Ancients
Hadrian (AD 117-138). AV aureus (18mm, 7.06 gm, 7h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Rome. AD 134-138. HADRIANVS-AVG COS III P P, bare headed bust of Hadrian right, slight drapery on left shoulder / VICTO-R-IA AVG, Victory standing facing, leaning right, head left, wreath upward in right hand, palm in left. RIC II 283 var. (b style bust not listed). Cohen 1452. Calicó 1394 (this coin). Biaggi 662 (this coin). Scuff on shoulder noted for accuracy.
From the Morris Collection. Ex NAC 49, (21 October 2008), lot 228; Conte Alessandro Magnaguti Collection (Part III, Santamaria, 26 June 1950), lot 509.
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Estimate: 8000-10000 USD