Watch List notes:

Hadrian, 117-138. Aureus (Gold, 20 mm, 7.25 g, 6 h), Rome, circa 124-125. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS Laureate head of Hadrian to right, with slight drapery on his left shoulder. Rev. COS - III She-wolf standing left, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus. BMC 448. Calicó 1233a. Cohen 422 var. (no drapery). RIC 709. A beautiful example with an impressive portrait and a lovely reverse. Good very fine.


From the collection of Dipl.-Ing. Adrian Lang, ex Stacks & Bowers 161, 16 August 2011, 21621.