Ancients
Hadrian (AD 117-138). AV aureus (19mm, 7.06 gm, 6h). NGC AU 4/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Rome, AD 134-138. HADRIANVS-AVG COS III P P, bare headed, draped bust of Hadrian right, seen from front / SPES-P•R, Spes advancing left, flower upward in right hand, raising hem of stola with left. RIC II 274 var. (bust type). Calicó 1383. Wonderful, fine portrait. Subdued luster with areas of orange toning.
Ex Münzen und Medaillen, Auction 37 (5 December 1968), lot 305.
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Estimate: 8000-10000 USD