Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Lot 4242 SESSION 19 (2.30PM FRIDAY 12TH APRIL) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Estimate $400
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SOLD $440
SABINA, wife of Hadrian, (117-136/7 A.D.), silver denarius, issued 136 A.D., Rome Mint, (3.38 g), obv. diademed draped bust to right, of Sabina with hair in queue down back, SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG PP around, rev. Ceres seated left, holding grain ears and torch, (S.3928, RIC 411a, RSC 91). Lightly toned, good very fine and very scarce.
Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection.
Previously Vecchi 3-1998, lot 897.
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Estimate $400
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