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Lot 487: Hadrian. A.D. 117-138. Æ as. Rome, ca. A.D. 134-138.

AUCTION:  Triskeles - Auction 17 (Auction 320)

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $165
  • 8 Bid(s)
Description

Hadrian. A.D. 117-138. Æ as (25 mm, 12.02 g, 6 h). Rome, ca. A.D. 134-138. [HADRI]ANVS AVG COS III P P, bare-headed and draped bust of Hadrian right / AFRICA, S C in exergue, Africa reclining left against rock, holding scorpion and cornucopiae; at her feet, modius containing grain ears. RIC 841; BMC 1712. Brown patina, minor roughness. Very fine.

From the Scorpion Collection.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
  • Lot #: 487
  • Listing #: 177334
  • Closed: Friday, September 16, 2016 7:42:00 PM CT
  • Estimate: $150
  • Collection: Scorpion Collection