Ancients
Hadrian (AD 117-138). AV aureus (19mm, 6.85 gm, 7h). Rome, AD 134-138. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, bareheaded bust of Hadrian right, drapery around back of neck and on far shoulder / IOVI V-I-CTORI, Jupiter seated left on high-backed throne, holding Victory on globe in right hand and vertical scepter in left. RIC 251b. BMCRE 658. Calicó 1276 (S2) (same dies). A pleasing aureus, struck from dies of exceptional style. NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style.
Estimate: 8000-11000 USD