Hadrian. AD 117-138. AV Aureus (19.5mm, 7.20 g, 6h). “Travel series” issue. Rome mint. Group 10, circa AD 130-133.Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part I Roman Imperial, Gold Sold For $ 9 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Hadrian. AD 117-138. AV Aureus (19.5mm, 7.20 g, 6h). “Travel series” issue. Rome mint. Group 10, circa AD 130-133. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, bareheaded and draped bust right / AEGYPTOS, Aegyptos, draped, lotus on head, reclining left, holding up sistrum in right hand and resting left arm on basket; to left, ibis standing right on column. RIC II.3 1477 (same dies as first illustration); RIC II 296 (same rev. die as illustration); Strack 295ζο; Calicó 1190 (this coin illustrated); BMCRE 793 (same dies); Biaggi 575 (this coin); Jameson –; Mazzini 105 v. (this coin). VF. Very rare. |