Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 131 30 May 2022
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Hadrian augustus, 117 – 138
As circa 130-138, Æ 11.16 g. HADRIANVS – AVG COS III P P Laureate and draped bust r. Rev. AEGYPTOS Egypt reclining l. on basket of grain, holding sistrum; in l. field, ibis on cippus. In exergue, S C. C 111. BMC 1705. RIC II, 839 = RIC II.3, 1603.
Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, undoubtedly among the finest
specimens known. A portrait of superb style and a wonderful green patina.
Good extremely fine
Ex Leu 33, 1983, 57 and Triton XVIII, 2015, 1095 sales. From the Money Museum and Kurt P. Wyprächtiger collections.
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As circa 130-138, Æ 11.16 g. HADRIANVS – AVG COS III P P Laureate and draped bust r. Rev. AEGYPTOS Egypt reclining l. on basket of grain, holding sistrum; in l. field, ibis on cippus. In exergue, S C. C 111. BMC 1705. RIC II, 839 = RIC II.3, 1603.
Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, undoubtedly among the finest
specimens known. A portrait of superb style and a wonderful green patina.
Good extremely fine
Ex Leu 33, 1983, 57 and Triton XVIII, 2015, 1095 sales. From the Money Museum and Kurt P. Wyprächtiger collections.
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