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Hadrian (AD 117-138). Orichalcum sestertius (32mm, 22.38 gm, 7h). Rome, AD 118. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG, laureate bust of Hadrian right, viewed from front, drapery on far shoulder / PONT MAX TR POT COS DES III, Annona standing left before galley prow, holding corn-ears and cornucopiae; at her feet, modius with corn-ears; in exergue, ANNONA AVG. RIC 560. BMCRE 1143. Pleasing portrait in good style and smooth brown-green patina. NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style.
Estimate: 600-850 USD
Hadrian (AD 117-138). Orichalcum sestertius (32mm, 22.38 gm, 7h). Rome, AD 118. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG, laureate bust of Hadrian right, viewed from front, drapery on far shoulder / PONT MAX TR POT COS DES III, Annona standing left before galley prow, holding corn-ears and cornucopiae; at her feet, modius with corn-ears; in exergue, ANNONA AVG. RIC 560. BMCRE 1143. Pleasing portrait in good style and smooth brown-green patina. NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style.
Estimate: 600-850 USD