Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Sestertius (31.5mm, 22.20 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 129-130. Near VF.

Keystone 17 – The W. Toliver Besson Collection
Lot: 233. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Imperial, Bronze

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Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Sestertius (31.5mm, 22.20 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 129-130. Bareheaded and draped bust right / Galley left with six rowers and hortator; vexillum on prow, two signa at stern. RIC II.3 1292; Banti 345. Dark green-brown surfaces, smoothing, earthen deposits. Near VF.

From the W. Toliver Besson Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 300 (10 April 2013), lot 217.


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