Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Sestertius (32.5mm, 28.30 g, 11h). “Travel series” issue (“Provinces cycle”) – Restitutor type. Rome mint. Struck circa AD 130-133.Electronic Auction 514 The Cloudesley Collection of Hadrian Bronzes, Bronze Sold For $ 1 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Sestertius (32.5mm, 28.30 g, 11h). “Travel series” issue (“Provinces cycle”) – Restitutor type. Rome mint. Struck circa AD 130-133. Bareheaded and draped bust left / RESTITVTORI ACHAIAE, S C in exergue, Hadrian standing left, holding volumen and raising up kneeling Achaea; between them, palm frond in amphora. RIC II.3 1805; Banti 628. Dark brown patina, short flan crack, minor roughness. Near VF. Rare left facing bust. |