Hadrian"s Travels
Lot 413: Hadrian. A.D. 117-138. A collection of eight 'Travel Series' AR denarii. 
AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 21 (Auction 326)
- Sold Winning Bid: $1,275
- 6 Bid(s)
Hadrian. A.D. 117-138. A collection of eight 'Travel Series' AR denarii. Includes: AEGYPTOS, Aegyptos reclining left, holding sistrum; at feet, ibis. RIC 297; BMC 797; RSC 99. Very fine // AFRICA, Africa reclining left, holding scorpion and cornuopiae; at her feet, modius. RIC 299; BMC 816; RSC 138. Fine // ALEXA-N-DRIA, Alexandria standing facing, head left, holding sistrum and serpent in basket. RIC 300; BMC 823; RSC 154. Nearly very fine // A-S-IA, Asia standing left, resting foot on prow, holding hook and rudder. RIC 301; BMC 829; RSC 188. Nearly very fine // GER-MANIA, Germania standing facing, head right, holding spear and grounded shield. RIC 302a; BMC 837; RSC 805. Fine // HISPANI-A, Hispania reclining left, holding branch. at her feet, rabbit. RIC 305; BMC 846; RSC 822. Good fine // ITA-LIA, Italia standing facing, head left, holding scepter and cornucopiae. RIC 307; BMC 850; RSC 867. Nearly very fine // NILVS, Nilus reclining right, holding reeds and cornucopiae; at his feet, hippopotamus; below, crocodile. RIC 310d; BMC 862: RSC 991. Good fine. Most with some toning.
- Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
- Lot #: 413
- Listing #: 236214
- Closed: Friday, September 29, 2017 6:17:20 PM CT
- Estimate: $1,500