Ancients
Hadrian (AD 117-138). AV aureus (19mm, 7.37 gm, 6h). Rome, AD 119-122. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian right, seen from behind / P M TR P COS III, Jupiter standing three-quarters right, head slightly left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and long scepter in left. RIC 63c. BMCRE 103. Cohen 1058. Calicó 1301c (this coin illustrated). A lovely piece, deeply struck from dies of fine style, and displaying considerable luster. NGC (photo-certificate) AU★ 5/5 - 5/5, Fine Style. From The Andre Constantine Dimitriadis Collection. Ex McLendon Collection (Christie's New York, 12 June 1993, lot 122; Collection S (Basel Auction 18/III, 1936), lot 1693.
Estimate: 8000-10000 USD