Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Sestertius (32.5mm, 27.68 g, 5h). “Travel series” issue (“Provinces cycle”) – Army / exercitus type. Rome mint. Struck circa AD 130-133. VF.Electronic Auction 571 – Session 2 Roman Imperial, Bronze Sold For $ 2 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Sestertius (32.5mm, 27.68 g, 5h). “Travel series” issue (“Provinces cycle”) – Army / exercitus type. Rome mint. Struck circa AD 130-133. Bareheaded and draped bust left / EXERCITVS, SYRIACVS/ S C in two lines in exergue, Hadrian on horseback right, extending hand to four soldiers standing left, holding signa. RIC II.3 1962 (this coin cited and plated); Banti 295 var. (bust type). Dark green-brown patina, roughness, smoothing. VF. Extremely rare with bust left. |