Ancients
Hadrian (AD 117-138). AR cistophorus (28mm, 10.72 gm, 6h). NGC VF 4/5 - 3/5, overstruck, graffito. Uncertain mint in Asia, ca. AD 124-128. HADRIANVS-AVGVSTVS P P, bare headed, draped bust of Hadrian right, seen from behind / COS-III, Minerva (Athena) standing facing, head left, patera in right hand, left resting on grounded shield, spear behind. RIC II 503. Metcalf, Cistophori 118.
From the Werner Collection; Ex Heritage Auctions, Auction 231942 (17 October 2019), lot 63152
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