Ancients
Hadrian (AD 117-138). AE sestertius (34mm, 25.56 gm, 5h). NGC Choice AU 4/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Rome, ca. AD 125-127. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, laureate head of Hadrian right / COS III, Neptune facing left, nude except for fabric draped over right leg, right foot stepping on prow, acrostolium in right hand, grounded trident in left. RIC II.3, 811. Remarkable portraiture and condition, with a lovely light brown patina.
Ex The Lexington Collection of Jonathan K. Kern (Heritage Auctions, Auction 3035, 3 September 2014), lot 29220
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