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Enlargement
2008
Hadrian, AD 117-138. Gold Aureus (7.39g). Struck at Rome, AD 119-122
. Bust of Hadrian, laureate and draped facing right.
Reverse:
Jupiter standing facing, holding thunderbolt and sceptre. RIC-; C-; Calicó 1301c
(this coin)
. Delicately toned with traces of underly-
ing luster.
NGC graded AU*; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5 Fine Style
.
Estimated Value ............................................................................................................................................................... $8,000 - 9,000
Ex Dimitriadis Collection (on holder); Ex Collection S (Basel) Auc. 18/III/1936, lot 1693.
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Enlargement
2009
Hadrian, 117-138 AD. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (10.76g), 117
.
Struck at Ephesus.
Bare head of Hadrian facing r.
Reverse:
DIA-
NA / EPHESIA. Cult statue of Diana of Ephesus within decorated teterastyle temple. Metcalf 40-65/ RIC 475a; RSC 538a.
Rare.
Natural die
flaw on left obverse rim. A nice bold specimen on a full flan with some traces of luster on the reverse.
Choice Very Fine
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Estimated Value ............................................................................................................................................................... $2,000 - 2,500
Enlargement
2010 Hadrian. Silver Denarius (2.88 g), AD 117-138
. Struck at Rome, AD 119-122. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate bust of
Hadrian right, slight drapery on far shoulder.
Reverse:
P M TR P COS III, Pax standing facing, head left, holding olive branch and long scepter. RIC
76; BMC 194; RSC 1140a. Lightly toned with underlying luster present.
Superb Extremely Fine
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Estimated Value .......................................................................................................................................................................... $600 - 700