Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 114 6-7 May 2019
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Hadrian augustus, 117 – 138. Sestertius 121-122, Æ 27.02 g. Laureate and cuirassed bust r., with drapery on l. shoulder. Rev. Virtus standing l., r. foot on helmet, holding sceptre and parazonium. C 1465. RIC 614a.
A very attractive portrait, lovely green patina gently smoothed,
otherwise about extremely fine
Ex Bourgey sale 25 May 1950, 128. From the Pierre Bastien collection.