Hadrian augustus, 117 – 138
Aureus 117, AV 7.25 g. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN – HADRIANVS AVG Laureate and draped bust r. seen from front, fold of cloak on l. shoulder. Rev. P M TR P C – OS DES II Radiate and draped bust of Sol r.; below, ORIENS. C 1004. BMC p. 242, *. RIC 20 = RIC II, 87 (these dies). Calicó 1297 (these dies).
Rare. Struck on a large flan and complete, minor marks and area of weakness
on reverse, otherwise about extremely fine / extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 119, 2020, 53. Privately purchased from Herrero in 1989. This coin is sold with an export licence issued by the government of Spain.
Price realized | 8'000 CHF |
Starting price | 4'800 CHF |
Estimate | 6'000 CHF |