Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Dupondius/As (24.5mm, 12.42 g, 6h). “Travel series” issue (“Provinces cycle”) – Adventus type. Rome mint. Struck circa AD 130-133.Electronic Auction 503 Roman Imperial, Bronze Sold For $ 350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Dupondius/As (24.5mm, 12.42 g, 6h). “Travel series” issue (“Provinces cycle”) – Adventus type. Rome mint. Struck circa AD 130-133. ADVENTVI AVG MAVRETANIAE, S C in exergue, Hadrian standing right, one hand raised in gesture of address and the other holding volumen: facing him is Mauretania, standing left, wearing elephant-skin headdress, holding patera over altar, placed in center, and also holding vexillum; victim (bull) at foot of altar. RIC II.3 1790. Rough brown surfaces, some green. Near VF. Rare. |