Ancients
Hadrian (AD 117-138). AV aureus (19mm, 7.23 gm, 6h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style, edge filing. Rome, AD 117. IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIANO AVG DIVI TRA PARTH F, laureate, cuirassed bust of Hadrian right, exposed upper part of breastplate, balteus strap across chest / •DIVI•NER NEP•P M TR•P•COS•, radiate, draped bust of Sol right, seen from behind; ORIENS below. RIC II.3 50. Calicó 1293. Stunningly beautiful, with prominent flow lines on reverse with cartwheel luster.
From the Monaco Collection. Ex Long Valley River Collection (Roma Numismatics, Auction XX, 29 October 2020), lot 596; The New York Sale XXXII (8 January 2014), lot 18; Numismatica Ars Classica AG, Auction 38 (21 March 2007), lot 56; Bank Leu AG, Auction 10 (29 May 1974), lot 140; Adolph Hess AG - Bank Leu AG, Auction 9 (2 April 1958), lot 329; Münzen & Medaillen AG Basel, Auction 12 (11-13 June 1953), lot 811
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Estimate: 25000-30000 USD