Hadrian, 117-138. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.19 g, 6 h), uncertain mint in the East, circa 130-135. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P Laureate head of Hadrian to right, with slight drapery on his left shoulder. Rev. ITALIA Italia standing front, head to left, holding long scepter in her right hand and cornucopiae in her left. BMC -. RIC 3175. Strack 76. Rare. Light scratch on the reverse, otherwise, about very fine.
From the collection of Eric ten Brink, ex Harlan J. Berk Buy or Bid Sale 198, 7 July 2016, 383, and that of Curtis C. Clay, Classical Numismatic Group E-Auction 302, 8 May 2013, 371.
Price realized | 420 CHF |
Starting price | 75 CHF |