Numismatica Ars Classica
Spring Sale 2021 10 May 2021
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Roman Empire. Hadrian augustus, 117 – 138.
Sestertius 130-133, Æ 22.10 g. HADRIANVS – AVG COS III P P Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. NILVS Nilus reclining r., leaning on rock, holding reed and cornucopia; on cornucopia, children climbing; before, hippopotamus standing l.; below, crocodile r. In exergue, S C. C 998. BMC 1769. RIC 863 = RIC II.3, 1704.
Brown-green patina somewhat tooled and a metal flaw on edge,
otherwise very fine
Sestertius 130-133, Æ 22.10 g. HADRIANVS – AVG COS III P P Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. NILVS Nilus reclining r., leaning on rock, holding reed and cornucopia; on cornucopia, children climbing; before, hippopotamus standing l.; below, crocodile r. In exergue, S C. C 998. BMC 1769. RIC 863 = RIC II.3, 1704.
Brown-green patina somewhat tooled and a metal flaw on edge,
otherwise very fine