Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 114 6-7 May 2019
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Hadrian augustus, 117 – 138. Sestertius 119-121, Æ 29.50 g. Laureate bust r., with drapery on l. shoulder. Rev. Hadrian standing facing, head l., holding scroll in l. hand and raising r. towards eagle flying r. in upper l. field and bearing a sceptre in its claws. C 1207 var. (laureate only). RIC 589b.
A bold portrait and a lovely brown tone, about extremely fine / good very fine