ANCIENT THEMES. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ “Sestertius” (35mm, 30.83 g, 6h). Paduan type. After Giovanni da Cavino, 1500-1570. Later cast. VF.Electronic Auction 562 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 170. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANCIENT THEMES. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ “Sestertius” (35mm, 30.83 g, 6h). Paduan type. After Giovanni da Cavino, 1500-1570. Later cast. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, draped and cuirassed bust right / Galley right under full sail; sail inscribed FELI CITATI/A VG in two lines; COS III P P/S C in two lines in exergue. Johnson & Martini 1660-8. Brown surfaces, scratches. VF. A wonderful high quality cast. |