Hadrian, 117-138. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 3.42 g, 6 h), Rome, circa 130-133. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P Laureate head of Hadrian to right. Rev. RESTITVTORI AFRICAE Hadrian, togate, standing left, holding scroll in his left hand and raising up Africa, wearing elephant skin headdress, who kneels to right before him and holds grain ears in her left hand; between them, grain ears on the ground. BMC 874. Cohen 1223. RIC 1571. Minor deposits and with a few light scratches, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of Eric ten Brink, ex Classical Numismatic Group E-Auction 357, 12 August 2015, 388.
Price realized | 260 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |