Lot 4474

Sale 130 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138), AE sestertius, issued 137, Rome Mint, (27.36 g), obv. laureate bust, draped to right of Hadrian, viewed from behind, around HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, rev. SPES P R around, Spes standing to left holding flower and lifting skirt, S C to sides, (cf.S.3648, RIC 2431, Banti 746, Straus 697). Attractive light brown patination, nearly very fine. scarce.

Estimate
$200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$240

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