Lot 288: Hadrian. A.D. 117-138. Æ as. Travel series. Rome, ca. A.D. 134-138.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 12 (Auction 309)

Description

Hadrian. A.D. 117-138. Æ as (25 mm, 8.28 g, 12 h). Travel series. Rome, ca. A.D. 134-138. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, bare-headed and draped bust of Hadrian right / NILVS, S C in exergue, Nilus reclining left, leaning on Sphinx, holding cornucopiae and reed; at feet, hippopotamus standing right; below, in waves of river, crocodile right. RIC 868. Artistic reverse. Dark green patina, Very fine.

From the Charles Darrah Collection of Flavian and Antonine Bronzes.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 288
Listing #: 235279
Closed: Thursday, July 10, 2014 6:35:40 PM CT
Estimate: $200

Sold Winning Bid: $155
5 Bid(s)

Description

From the Charles Darrah Collection of Flavian and Antonine Bronzes.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 288
Listing #: 235279
Closed: Thursday, July 10, 2014 6:35:40 PM CT
Estimate: $200