Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Sestertius (31mm, 26.99 g, 12h). “Travel series” issue. Rome mint. Group 10, circa AD 130-133.Electronic Auction 460 The Summer Haven Collection of Sestertii, Bronze Sold For $ 1 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Sestertius (31mm, 26.99 g, 12h). “Travel series” issue. Rome mint. Group 10, circa AD 130-133. Bareheaded and draped bust right / DACIA in exergue, S C across field, Dacia seated left on rock pile, holding signum (standard) in right hand and falx (curved sword) over left shoulder. RIC II.3 1651; RIC II 849; Banti 235. Dark tan river patina, edge chips and a few natural surface fissures mainly confined to reverse. VF. A handsome piece. |