Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 97 12 December 2016
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Hadrian, 117 – 138. Aureus, Roma 128-132, AV 7.21 g.
Description: HADRIANVS – AVGVSTVS P P Laureate and draped bust r. Rev. COS – III Hadrian on horse pracing r., raising r. hand.
References: C –
BMC 503
RIC 348
Calicó 1223
Condition:In an exceptional state of preservation. A portrait of enchanting beauty, work of a very skilled master-engraver. Light reddish tone and virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Provenance: Lanz 18, 1980, 400 (illustrated on the front and back cover)
Hirsch sale 313, 2015, 2071