Hadrian. Sestertius; Hadrian; 117-138 AD, Rome, c. 130-8 AD, Sestertius, 27.58g. RIC-2163 (R2), pl. 165) Obv: [HADRI]ANVS - AVG COS III [P P] Head bare r. Rx: [IOVI CVSTODI] on l. and r. (illegible), S C in exergue (weak), Jupiter seated l. holding thunderbolt downwards ("on lap") and scepter. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection. The lowered thunderbolt in the reverse type, which Jupiter usually holds before him with bent arm, is pointed out as a rare variant detail in RIC.. VG
Price realized | 250 USD |
Starting price | 163 USD |
Estimate | 250 USD |