Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Sestertius (33mm, 26.23 g, 6h). Rome mint. Group 1b, AD 119-circa mid 120.Electronic Auction 460 The Summer Haven Collection of Sestertii, Bronze Sold For $ 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Sestertius (33mm, 26.23 g, 6h). Rome mint. Group 1b, AD 119-circa mid 120. Laureate “heroic” bust right, chest bare, slight drapery / PROVIDENTIA DEORVM, S C across field, Hadrian standing left, holding volumen and raising hand to receive scepter from eagle to left. RIC II.3 260; RIC II 589b; Banti 617 var. (break in reverse legend). Attractive green surfaces, a few minor cleaning marks and shallow scratch in field on reverse. Good VF. Struck on a broad flan, with an excellent portrait of early style. |