Harlan J. Berk

226th Buy or Bid Sale  –  13 February 2024

Harlan J. Berk, 226th Buy or Bid Sale

Ancient and World Coins

Tu, 13.02.2024, from 11:00 PM CET
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Description

Hadrian. Denarius; Hadrian; 117-138 AD, Rome, c. 132-8 AD, Denarius, 2.68g. Bust var. of RIC-1590 (R2), pl. 35 (same obv. die) and C-951 (30 Fr.). Obv: HADRIANVS - AVG COS III P [P] Bust laureate r., with fold of cloak on front shoulder. Rx: MAR - TI Mars helmeted and in military dress standing l., holding spear and resting on shield. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; ex Roma E7, 26 April 2014, 1112. A rare type: only two specimens in Reka Devnia hoard with two different bust types. Our coin seems to show a new bust variety for the type. This MARTI type occurs only on denarii, not on aurei or bronze coins.. EF / VF

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Price realized 500 USD
Starting price 325 USD
Estimate 500 USD
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