CNG 96, Lot: 798. Estimate $750. Sold for $1900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Hadrian. AD 117-138. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.29 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 124-128. Laureate bust right, slight drapery / Concordia seated left, holding patera and resting arm on statuette of Spes on column at side of throne. RIC II 172; RSC 328. Superb EF, toned, scratch on reverse under tone. Fine style portrait in high relief.