Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial
Lot 2962 SESSION 12 (11.30AM THURSDAY 25TH MARCH) Roman Silver & Bronze - Imperial
Estimate $150
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SOLD $160
HADRIAN, (A.D. 117-138), AE dupondius or as, issued 136, Rome mint, (12.96 g), obv. laureate draped bust to right of Hadrian, around HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, rev. RESTITVTORI HISPAN IAE around, S C in exergue, Hadrian standing right on left, raising Hispania with a rabbit before her and holding a branch, (cf.S.3691, RIC 1864, C.1266 var.). Dark green patina, deep corrosion flaw on reverse, otherwise nearly very fine/good fine and very scarce issue of the emperor's celebrated geographical reverse types.
Ex Cappenolle Collection, from Noble Numismatics Sale 95 (lot 5514).
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