Lot 1752

Description

Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), AE as, issued 134-138, Rome mint, (12.44 g), obv. laureate head to right of Hadrian, around HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, rev. ANNONA AVG around, S C across field, modius with grain ears and poppies, (S.3674, RIC 798, C.174); another, issued 134-8, Rome mint, (13.06 g), obv. bare head to right of Hadrian, around HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, rev. FELICITAS AVG around, S C across field, Hadrian, holding scroll, clasping hands with Felicitas, holding caduceus, (S.-, RIC 805, C.634) (illustrated). Green and brown toning, very fine - good very fine. (2)

Ex Dr V.J.A.Flynn Collection and previously Moruzzi Numismatica and Roma Numismatica with tickets.