Ancients
Hadrian (AD 117-138). AR denarius (18mm, 3.58 gm, 6h). Rome, ca. AD 134-138. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, bare head of Hadrian right / SALVS AVG, Salus standing right, holding out patera to feed snake coiled around altar. RIC 267. RSC 1335. BMCRE 715. A blazing, prooflike specimen with mirror fields and just a hint of golden iridescent toning. NGC Choice MS 5/5 - 5/5.
Estimate: 3000-3500 USD