★ A very rare aureus of Hadrian ★
Hadrian, 117-138. Aureus (Gold, 20 mm, 7.06 g, 7 h), Rome, circa 129-130. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS Bare head of Hadrian to left. Rev. COS III P P Hadrian, with cloak floating behind him, on horseback prancing right, holding lance in his right hand. BMC 534. Calicó 1248. Cohen 500. RIC II 1058. Very rare with this bust type. Traces of mounting on the reverse, otherwise, about very fine.
Ex Leu Web Auction 12, 30-31 May 2020, 1114 and from the De La Tour Collection, Hess-Divo 314, 4 May 2009, 1556.
Price realized | 9'000 CHF |
Starting price | 1'000 CHF |