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Lot 385: ROMAN EMPIRE. Hadrian. AD. 117-138. Gold Aureus. Sun God Sol Oriens. 
AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 336)
- Starting Bid: $6,000
- 0 Bid(s)
Description
ROMAN EMPIRE. Hadrian. AD. 117-138. Gold Aureus (7.22 gm; 19 mm), Rome mint, AD. 118. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Hadrian right; Reverse: "P. M. TR. P. COS. II. ORIENS." Radiate bust of Sol right. RIC 43b; Calico 1294; Sear 3401.This type, like RIC-16, depicts a radiate portrait of the sun god Sol Oriens, making reference to Syria where Hadrian was proclaimed emperor. Well struck on a nice full flan. Perfectly centered. Choice EF.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 385
- Listing #: 219581
- Closed: Monday, April 8, 2019 6:08:00 PM CT
- Estimate: $10,000