ANCIENT THEMES. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Cast Æ “Sestertius” (36mm, 29.97 g, 12h). Paduan type. Later cast after Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). .

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Lot: 832. Estimated: $ 100

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ANCIENT THEMES. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Cast Æ “Sestertius” (36mm, 29.97 g, 12h). Paduan type. Later cast after Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). HADRIANVS AVG COS IIII P P, draped bust right / Arched bridge surmounted by four columns, each topped by statue. Johnson & Martini 1680-1684. Brown patina, numerous scratches, edge marks. . A mid-quality cast.

Ex W. Toliver Besson Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 475, 26 August 2020), lot 723; Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 343 (28 January 2015), lot 747.


Closing Date and Time: 3 January 2024 at 14:37:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.