Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Sestertius (32mm, 28.72 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 128 – circa 129.

Electronic Auction 488
Lot: 473. Estimated: $ 300

Roman Imperial, Bronze

Sold For $ 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Sestertius (32mm, 28.72 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 128 – circa 129. Laureate bust right, slight drapery / Hilaritas standing left, holding palm frond set on ground and cornucopia; on left, a small boy, standing right, lays hands on palm frond; on right, a small girl, standing left and grasping Hilaritas’ dress. RIC II.3 988; ; Banti 442. Attractive reddish-brown patina, some deposits. VF.

From the Lampasas Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 445 (5 June 2019), lot 444.


Closing Date and Time: 24 March 2021 at 12:37:20 ET.

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