Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 120 6-7 Oct 2020
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Hadrian augustus, 117 – 138
Aureus circa 134-138, AV 7.36 g. HADRIANVS – AVG COS III P P Bare-headed bust r., with drapery on l. shoulder. Rev. VICTOR – IA – AVG Victory advancing r., looking backwards, holding wreath and palm branch. C 1452. BMC 764. RIC 283e = RIC II, 2236 (this coin illustrated). Calicó 1393 (these dies).
Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, undoubtedly among the finest specimens
known. A lovely portrait struck in high relief, extremely fine / good extremely fine
Ex Tkalec sale 28th February 2007, Bolla, 36. Privately purchased from Ratto in 1958.
Aureus circa 134-138, AV 7.36 g. HADRIANVS – AVG COS III P P Bare-headed bust r., with drapery on l. shoulder. Rev. VICTOR – IA – AVG Victory advancing r., looking backwards, holding wreath and palm branch. C 1452. BMC 764. RIC 283e = RIC II, 2236 (this coin illustrated). Calicó 1393 (these dies).
Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, undoubtedly among the finest specimens
known. A lovely portrait struck in high relief, extremely fine / good extremely fine
Ex Tkalec sale 28th February 2007, Bolla, 36. Privately purchased from Ratto in 1958.