Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 100 29-30 May 2017
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The Roman Empire
Hadrian, 117 – 138. Dupondius 134-138, Æ 14.55 g. HADRIANVS – AVG COS III P P Laureate head r. Rev. Emperor, in military attire, standing r., holding reverted spear and parazonium and setting l. foot on crocodile; in field, S – C. C 1383. BMC 485. RIC 830.
Very rare. A portrait of exquisite style and a finely engraved reverse, a lovely
untouched green patina. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc