Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2023 NYINC Auction 13-16 Jan 2023
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HADRIAN, A.D. 117-138. AV Aureus (7.10 gms), Rome Mint, A.D. 130-133. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Fine Style. Ex Jewelry.
RIC-1480; Cal-1189A. "Travel series" issue. Obverse: Bareheaded, draped, and cuirasssed bust right; Reverse: Egypt reclining left on serpent-entwined basket and holding sistrum; at feet to left, column surmounted by ibis standing right. Well centered and highly attractive, this ever-popular emission from Hadrian's travel series offers a pale golden hue with an overall elegant look. For completeness, some lightly scattered marks are noted in the field, as well as it being formerly utilized as jewelry.
Estimate: $4000 - $8000
RIC-1480; Cal-1189A. "Travel series" issue. Obverse: Bareheaded, draped, and cuirasssed bust right; Reverse: Egypt reclining left on serpent-entwined basket and holding sistrum; at feet to left, column surmounted by ibis standing right. Well centered and highly attractive, this ever-popular emission from Hadrian's travel series offers a pale golden hue with an overall elegant look. For completeness, some lightly scattered marks are noted in the field, as well as it being formerly utilized as jewelry.
Estimate: $4000 - $8000