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January 2023 NYINC Auction 17-20 Jan 2023
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HADRIAN, A.D. 117-138. AR Denarius (3.38 gms), Rome Mint, ca. A.D. 134-138. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Brushed.
RIC-248; RSC-788. Obverse: Bare head right; Reverse: Hadrian standing right, holding volumen and clasping hands with Fortuna standing left, holding cornucopia, with rudder at side. A sharp piece with blazing luster on its argent surfaces. Though perhaps cleaned with an overeager hand, this Denarius retains exceptionally crisp detail and originality.
Estimate: $300 - $500
RIC-248; RSC-788. Obverse: Bare head right; Reverse: Hadrian standing right, holding volumen and clasping hands with Fortuna standing left, holding cornucopia, with rudder at side. A sharp piece with blazing luster on its argent surfaces. Though perhaps cleaned with an overeager hand, this Denarius retains exceptionally crisp detail and originality.
Estimate: $300 - $500