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Hadrian (AD 117-138). AV aureus (20mm, 7.13 gm, 5h). NGC MS★ 5/5 - 5/5, Fine Style. Rome, AD 125-126/7. HADRIANVS-AVGVSTVS, laureate head of Hadrian right / COS-III, Hadrian on horseback trotting right, right hand raised. RIC II.3 781. Calicó 1218a. Deeply struck from dies of refined style, with full mint bloom. Brilliantly lustrous, and certainly among the finest known Hadrian aurei.
From the Monaco Collection. Ex Long Valley River Collection (Roma Numismatics, Auction XX, 29 October 2020), lot 599; Lexington Collection of Jonathan K. Kern (Heritage Auctions, Auction 3033 Chicago ANA, 8 August 2014), lot 23079
Midway through his reign, in AD 125, Hadrian's coinage underwent a thorough redesign to reflect this conception. His early militaristic portrait style, which depicted his entire upper bust either armored, draped or "heroically nude," was replaced by a much larger head of highly refined style; the obverse legend, which in Trajanic fashion had formerly provided all his names and titles, was simplified to HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Reverse types and legends were also simplified, with many providing only providing the title COS III ("Thrice Consul"). This beautiful aureus, struck in high relief with a portrait of remarkable serenity, perfectly embodies Hadrian's Augustan vision - the style is thoroughly Hellenistic, idealistic, and highly reminiscent of coins of the original Augustus. The reverse type, showing Hadrian astride a horse setting off on one of his many journeys, proved highly influential and was copied by many future rulers.
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Estimate: 20000-30000 USD
Hadrian (AD 117-138). AV aureus (20mm, 7.13 gm, 5h). NGC MS★ 5/5 - 5/5, Fine Style. Rome, AD 125-126/7. HADRIANVS-AVGVSTVS, laureate head of Hadrian right / COS-III, Hadrian on horseback trotting right, right hand raised. RIC II.3 781. Calicó 1218a. Deeply struck from dies of refined style, with full mint bloom. Brilliantly lustrous, and certainly among the finest known Hadrian aurei.
From the Monaco Collection. Ex Long Valley River Collection (Roma Numismatics, Auction XX, 29 October 2020), lot 599; Lexington Collection of Jonathan K. Kern (Heritage Auctions, Auction 3033 Chicago ANA, 8 August 2014), lot 23079
Midway through his reign, in AD 125, Hadrian's coinage underwent a thorough redesign to reflect this conception. His early militaristic portrait style, which depicted his entire upper bust either armored, draped or "heroically nude," was replaced by a much larger head of highly refined style; the obverse legend, which in Trajanic fashion had formerly provided all his names and titles, was simplified to HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Reverse types and legends were also simplified, with many providing only providing the title COS III ("Thrice Consul"). This beautiful aureus, struck in high relief with a portrait of remarkable serenity, perfectly embodies Hadrian's Augustan vision - the style is thoroughly Hellenistic, idealistic, and highly reminiscent of coins of the original Augustus. The reverse type, showing Hadrian astride a horse setting off on one of his many journeys, proved highly influential and was copied by many future rulers.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-hadrian-ad-117-138-av-aureus-20mm-713-gm-5h-ngc-msand-9733-5-5-5-5-fine-style/a/3094-32041.s?type=CoinArchives3094
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 20000-30000 USD