Naville Numismatics

Auction 85  –  19 November 2023

Naville Numismatics, Auction 85

Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

Su, 19.11.2023, from 5:00 PM CET
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Description

Hadrian, 117-138 Sestertius Rome circa 134-138, Æ 32.00 mm., 27.39 g.
Laureate and draped bust r. Rev. Hadrian on horseback r., raising r. hand, addressing two soldiers standing l.; both holding legionary eagles. RIC 932 var. (three soldiers). BMCRE 1687 note. C 569 var. VF, brown patina, minor smoothing in fields, encrustation on reverse around figures. Only the Banti piece published with two soldiers. Very Rare.

Very rare variety, apparently only two specimens known. Some corrosion and flan crack at 12 o'clock on reverse, otherwise Very fne

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Price realized 600 GBP 15 bids
Starting price 100 GBP
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