Watch List notes:

Hadrian, 117-138. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.25 g, 6 h), Rome, 134-138. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P Bare head of Hadrian to left, drapery on left shoulder. Rev. TELLVS STABIL Tellus standing front, head to left, holding plow with his right hand and short rake with his left; at feet to right, two stalks of grain. BMC 741 note. Cohen 1427 var. (differing bust type). RIC 276. A beautifully toned example with a splendid portrait. Extremely fine.


From the collection of Yves Gunzenreiner, privately purchased from Tradart and ex Sternberg XV, 11-12 April 1985, 391.