Lot 4777

Sale 121 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), AE sestertius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 119-122, (24.35 g), obv. laureate bust of Hadrian to right, draped, around IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG, rev. around PONT MAX TR POT COS III, Securitas seated to left on throne, holding sceptre and left hand on head, (cf.S.3541 (denarius), RIC 569, RSC 1398). Attractive brown toning, obverse die breaks, very fine and scarce.

Ex CNG Auction 298, lot 156.

Estimate
$250
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$280

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