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NYINC Signature Sale 3044 3-4 January 2016
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Hadrian (AD 117-138). Orichalcum sestertius (32mm, 26.90 gm, 12h). Rome, AD 132-4. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, bareheaded and draped bust of Hadrian left / IVSTITIA AVG COS III P P, Justitia seated left, holding patera and scepter, S C in exergue. RIC 710j. Cohen 887. Rare variety! Boldly struck on a broad flan, with a remarkable left-facing bust and a choice dark brown patina, lightly smoothed. NGC XF 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style, light smoothing.Ex V.J.E. Ryan Collection, Part V (Glendinings, 2-3 April 1952), lot 2536; Baldwin 65 (4-5 May 2010), lot 1176.
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD
Hadrian (AD 117-138). Orichalcum sestertius (32mm, 26.90 gm, 12h). Rome, AD 132-4. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, bareheaded and draped bust of Hadrian left / IVSTITIA AVG COS III P P, Justitia seated left, holding patera and scepter, S C in exergue. RIC 710j. Cohen 887. Rare variety! Boldly struck on a broad flan, with a remarkable left-facing bust and a choice dark brown patina, lightly smoothed. NGC XF 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style, light smoothing.Ex V.J.E. Ryan Collection, Part V (Glendinings, 2-3 April 1952), lot 2536; Baldwin 65 (4-5 May 2010), lot 1176.
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD