Lot 4779
Sale 125 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), AE As, issued 134-8, Rome mint, (11.16 g), obv. bare head to right of Hadrian, around HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, rev. Tellus reclining to left, resting left elbow on basket of fruit, vine branch against left arm, right arm resting on globe, TELLVS STABIL around, S C below, (cf.S.3650, RIC 835, BMC 1625-6). Green toning, minor surface roughness, nearly very fine and a rare type. $$ Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection. This interesting type recognises the peace and prosperity that the rule of Hadrian has brought to the world (tellus stabilita = "stable earth").
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $160