Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Sestertius (33.5mm, 23.86 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 119-circa mid 120. EF.

CNG Feature Auction 129
Lot: 523.
Closing Date: May 14 2025 11:00 ET

Roman Imperial, Bronze

Estimate: $ 1 000

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Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Sestertius (33.5mm, 23.86 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 119-circa mid 120. Laureate bust right with bare chest, slight drapery / Roma seated left on cuirass, left foot on greave, right foot on helmet, holding Victory and spear; shield to right. RIC II.3 254; Banti 603 (same rev. die). Beautiful light green patina, minor earthen deposits, a couple of scrapes on reverse, hairline flan crack, some chipping at edge, edge knock. EF. A wonderful portrait.

From the Meander Collection. Ex Giovanni Chiarot Medal Cabinet (Tradart 21, 15 February 2018), lot 125.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 129 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 13-14 May 2025. This lot is in Session Two, which will begin 13 May at 2 PM ET.

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