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Auction 106  9-10 May 2018
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Lot 944

Estimate: 12 000 CHF
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Hadrian augustus, 117 – 138. Aureus circa 134-138, AV 7.30 g. HADRIANVS – AVG COS III P P Bare-headed and draped bust r. Rev. FORT – RE – DVCI Hadrian on l. standing r., raising r. hand and holding scroll in l. and clasping hands with Fortuna standing l., holding cornucopia. C –. Strack 224. BMC p. 321, note 634. RIC 243 var. (not draped). Calico 1262 var. (not draped).
Of the highest rarity, apparently only the fourth specimen known of this type and
the only one in private hands. A superb portrait of fine style and a lovely
reddish tone. Good very fine
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