★ An attractive sestertius of Hadrian ★
Hadrian, 117-138. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 30 mm, 22.32 g, 12 h), Rome, 132-134. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian to right, seen from behind. Rev. FELICITATI AVG / S - C / COS III P P Galley sailing left, with steerman and six rowers; at stern, steerman flanked by two standards; at prow, Triton to left, blowing trumpet. BMC 1394 note. Cohen 682 var. (not cuirassed). RIC 706. Slightly rough and with a minor flan crack, otherwise, nearly very fine.
Price realized | 210 CHF |
Starting price | 150 CHF |