The Roman Empire
Hadrian, 117 – 138
As 136, Æ 12.84 g. HADRIANVS – AVG COS III P P Bareheaded and draped bust r. Rev. S – C Dacia seated l. on rock, holding vexillum and curved sword; in exergue, DACIA. C 531 var. (without drapery). BMC 1742. RIC 850.
Rare. A superb portrait and a wonderful enamel-like dark green patina, an unobtrusive
corrosion on obverse, otherwise good extremely fine Ex Lanz sale 106, 2001, 420.
Price realized | 10'000 CHF |
Starting price | 4'000 CHF |
Estimate | 5'000 CHF |