Hadrian. AD 117-138. AR Denarius (18mm, 2.69 g, 1h). Uncertain eastern mint. Struck AD 128-circa 130. VF.

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Roman Imperial, Silver

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Hadrian. AD 117-138. AR Denarius (18mm, 2.69 g, 1h). Uncertain eastern mint. Struck AD 128-circa 130. Bare head right / Seven stars (septentriones) within and above crescent moon. RIC II.3 3084 (R2); RSC 467. Toned, porous surfaces, scratches, edge scrape. VF. Rare.

From the Dr. Michael Slavin Collection, purchased from D. C. Wehler & Associates Numismatics.

Latin Septentriones refers to the seven stars in Ursa Major that make up the Big Dipper, or sometimes to the seven stars in Ursa Minor that comprise the Little Dipper.

Closing Date and Time: 15 June 2023 at 10:58:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.