Hadrian. AD 117-138. AV Aureus (19mm, 7.29 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 129-130.

CNG Feature Auction 120
Lot: 844. Estimated: $ 4 000

Roman Imperial, Gold

Sold For $ 4 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Hadrian. AD 117-138. AV Aureus (19mm, 7.29 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 129-130. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, bareheaded bust right, slight drapery / COS III • P • P, Hadrian, in military attire, standing left, raising right hand and holding spear; aquila and signum on left, signum on right. RIC II.3 1060 (same obv. die as illustration); Calicó 1240 (same dies as illustration); BMCRE p. 308, note 530; Biaggi 600 (same dies). Reddish tone. Good VF.


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