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NYINC Signature Sale 3044 3-4 January 2016
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Hadrian (AD 117-138). Orichalcum sestertius (33mm, 25.44 gm, 6h). Rome, AD 118. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG, laureate "heroic" bust of Hadrian right, drapery on left shoulder, viewed from front / PONT MAX TR POT COS II S - C, Hadrian seated left on raised platform; before him sits an attendant distributing coins to a togate citizen climbing steps of platform; Liberalitas standing left behind attendant, holding abacus or coin scoop, LIBERALITAS AVG in exergue. RIC 552. Cohen 914. An extremely handsome sestertius with a wonderful "heroic" portrait of Hadrian in high relief and a detailed and fascinating reverse depicting a congiarium (cash distribution) scene. Warm, natural brown patina. NGC XF 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style, edge filing.
Estimate: 1800-2400 USD
Hadrian (AD 117-138). Orichalcum sestertius (33mm, 25.44 gm, 6h). Rome, AD 118. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG, laureate "heroic" bust of Hadrian right, drapery on left shoulder, viewed from front / PONT MAX TR POT COS II S - C, Hadrian seated left on raised platform; before him sits an attendant distributing coins to a togate citizen climbing steps of platform; Liberalitas standing left behind attendant, holding abacus or coin scoop, LIBERALITAS AVG in exergue. RIC 552. Cohen 914. An extremely handsome sestertius with a wonderful "heroic" portrait of Hadrian in high relief and a detailed and fascinating reverse depicting a congiarium (cash distribution) scene. Warm, natural brown patina. NGC XF 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style, edge filing.
Estimate: 1800-2400 USD