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AVery Rare Aureus of Hadrian
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Hadrian, AD 117-138. Gold Aureus (7.40 g). Mint of Rome, struck A.D. 124-8. HADRIANVS AVGVST-
VS, laureate bust facing right, with slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev. COS III, Hadrian on horse pranc-
ing left, raising his right head and holding a spear. RIC 188 var.; Calicó 1229 (this reverse die); Biaggi 596
var.; BMC p. 294, note 439. Attractively toned over luster, a very rare reverse type of Hadrian riding left,
an impressive coin. Nearly Extremely Fine.
$20,000
457
Hadrian. Silver Denarius (3.47 g), AD 117-138. Rome, ca. AD 134-138. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P,
bare head of Hadrian right. Rev. AEGYPTOS, Aegyptos reclining left on basket of fruits and grain ears,
holding sistrum; at his feet, ibis standing right. RIC 297; BMC 797; RSC 99. Boldly struck and perfectly
centered. Toned. A popular reverse type. NGC grade AU; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. Fine style.
$400
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.
458
Hadrian. Silver Denarius (3.27 g), AD 117-138. Rome, ca. AD 134-138. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P,
laureate bust of Hadrian right, slight drapery on far shoulder. Rev. FELICITATI AVGVSTI, galley sailing
left. RIC 240; BMC 624; RSC 712a. Well centered and lightly toned. Better reverse type. NGC grade Ch
AU; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. Fine style.
$400
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection
Ex CNG 73 (13 September 2006), 622.