Hadrian (117-138), Aureus, Rome, AD 134-138; AV (g 7,30; mm 19; h 6); HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P P, bare head r., Rv. AFRICA, Africa reclining l., hand resting on a lion, arm on a basket; behind basket, corn-ears. RIC 298; C 149; Calicò 1197 (same dies). Very rare. Beautiful portrait struck in high relief on a large flan, and an interesting and fascinating reverse type; about extremely fine.
Price realized | 9'250 GBP |
Starting price | 3'000 GBP |
Estimate | 6'000 GBP |