Hadrian, 117-138. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.36 g, 7 h), Rome, 124. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG Laureate and draped head of Hadrian to right. Rev. P M TR P COS III Hadrian, bare-headed and in military dress, standing left, holding rudder on globe with his right hand and long reversed spear with his left. BMC 240. Cohen 1162. Hill 263. RIC 110. A superb, sharply struck and beautifully toned piece. Virtually as struck.
From the Quintessenz Collection, Rauch 99, 8 December 2015, 138, acquired from Tietjen in Hamburg in 1983.
Price realized | 1'300 CHF |
Starting price | 1'120 CHF |
Estimate | 1'400 CHF |