Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 114 - Part II  –  7 May 2019

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 114 - Part II

Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

Tu, 07.05.2019, from 2:00 PM CEST
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Description

Hadrian augustus, 117 – 138. Aureus circa 134-138, AV 7.30 g. Bare-headed and draped bust r. Rev. Hadrian on l. standing r., raising r. hand and holding scroll in l. and clasping hands with Fortuna standing l., holding cornucopia. C –. RIC 243 var. (not draped). Calico 1262 var. (not draped).
Of the highest rarity, apparently only the fourth specimen known of this type and
the only one in private hands. A superb portrait of fine style and
a lovely reddish tone. Good very fine

Ex NAC sale 106, 2018, 944.

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Starting price 7'200 CHF
Estimate 9'000 CHF
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