Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Sestertius (34mm, 28.50 g, 5h). Rome mint. Group 7, AD 128-circa 129.

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Lot: 530. Estimated: $ 300

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 (34mm, 28.50 g, 5h). Rome mint. Group 7, AD 128-circa 129. Laureate and draped bust right / FORT RED in exergue, Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia. RIC II.3 979; RIC II 969; Banti 396. Attractive hard brown surfaces, minor cleaning marks. VF. Well struck on a broad, weighty flan.

From the Summer Haven Collection.

Hadrian’s famous “Travel Series” of coins can be stretched to include issues that celebrate the “Fortunate return” (FORTVNA REDVX) from one of his many imperial journeys, as with this attractive sestertius.

Closing Date and Time: 29 January 2020 at 12:56:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.