Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 114 - Part I  –  6 - 7 May 2019

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 114 - Part I

Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

Tu, 07.05.2019, from 11:00 AM CEST
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Description

Hadrian augustus, 117 – 134. Sestertius 121-122, Æ 24.69 g. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN – HADRIANVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. P M TR P – COS III S – C Minerva standing l., holding spear and dropping incense on a candelabrum; a shield rests against her l. side. C 1067 var. (bust l.). BMC 1254. RIC 611b.
A superb portrait of fine style and a wonderful enamel-like dark patina.
Unobtrusive area of weakness on reverse, otherwise good extremely fine

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Price realized 16'000 CHF
Starting price 6'400 CHF
Estimate 8'000 CHF
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