Nomos

Auction 22  –  22 June 2021

Nomos, Auction 22

Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval and Modern Coins

Tu, 22.06.2021, from 4:00 PM CEST
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Description

Hadrian, 117-138. Sestertius (Bronze, 33 mm, 27.23 g, 6 h), Rome, circa 129-130. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS Laureate and cuirassed bust of Hadrian to right. Rev. FELICITATI AVG / COS III P P / S C Galley rowed left by five oarsmen: at the bow a mast raking forwards with flag and sails attached, at the stern is a hortator and an arched cabin under a curved aplustre. Banti 340. BMC 1398 var. Cohen 664. RIC 706 = RIC II.3, 1290. An impressive strike on a square-shaped flan, with nice wide margins. A wonderful portrait of Hadrian and a popular reverse type. Extremely fine.

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Price realized 18'000 CHF
Starting price 9'600 CHF
Estimate 12'000 CHF
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