Hadrian. 40-as; Hadrian; 117-138 AD, Rome, As, 8.64g. Cf. RIC-446. Obv: [HADRIANVS] - AVGVSTVS Bust laureate r., with fold of cloak on front shoulder. Rx: PIE - AVG and S - C across field, [PONT] M[AX] TR POT - COS III on l. and r., Pietas standing facing, raising both forearms above altar at her feet. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; acquired from Barry Murphy, April 2003. Probably a mule from an old reverse die; the expected obverse legend coupled with the titles PONT MAX TR POT COS III on the reverse would be IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG, not HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS as on our coin.Some edge irregularities on reverse, otherwise. gVF
Price realized | -- |
Starting price | 325 USD |
Estimate | 500 USD |