Hadrian’s Adventus to Rome

266, Lot: 374. Estimate $100. Sold for $120. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Dupondius (26mm, 10.67 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 118. Radiate bust right, slight drapery / Roma seated right on cuirass, holding spear in left hand, clasping right hand with Hadrian who stands before. RIC II 554. VF, pale green patina that is flaking a bit around edge.

From the Deyo Collection