ANCIENT THEMES. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Cast Æ “Sestertius” (36mm, 26.17 g, 6h). Paduan type. Mid quality cast after Giovanni da Cavino, (1500-1570). VF.

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ANCIENT THEMES. Hadrian. AD 117-138. Cast Æ “Sestertius” (36mm, 26.17 g, 6h). Paduan type. Mid quality cast after Giovanni da Cavino, (1500-1570). HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Galley right under full sail; sail inscribed FELI CITATI/A VG in two lines; COS IIII P P/S C in two lines in exergus. Johnson & Martini 1660-8. Brown surfaces, traces of green, porosity, scrapes on high points. VF. A rare type in the Paduan series.

From the Cabinet of Dr. Arnold R. Saslow.


Closing Date and Time: 1 May 2024 at 15:12:00 ET.

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