Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 3435 Session 11 (9.30am Friday) Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $200
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SOLD $160
SABINA, wife of Hadrian, (died A.D.136-7), AE dupondius, issued 136, (12.21 grams), Rome mint, obv. draped bust to right of Sabina, with hair knotted at back of head, around SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P P, rev. Pietas standing to left, standing between two children, holding hands on each child, around PIETAS AVG, SC across field, (cf.S.3947 [£170 VF], cf.RIC H1048 [but incorrect obverse legend], cf.C.54). Tiber patina, off centred slightly on the reverse, rough field and edges, good very fine portrait, otherwise very fine and very rare.
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Estimate $200
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