Lot 282: Hadrian. A.D. 117-138. Æ sestertius. Travel series. Rome, ca. A.D. 134-138.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 12 (Auction 309)

Description

Hadrian. A.D. 117-138. Æ sestertius (31 mm, 20.06 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 / AEGYPTOS, S C in exergue, Egypt reclining left, holding sistrum and resting elbow on basket; to left, ibis standing right on column. RIC 838. Brown patina with light porosity. Very fine.

From the Charles Darrah Collection of Flavian and Antonine Bronzes. Ex CNG E265, 362 (realized $650 + BP); John A. Seeger Collection (CNG E172), 215.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 282
Listing #: 237853
Closed: Thursday, July 10, 2014 6:33:40 PM CT
Estimate: $500

Sold Winning Bid: $435
9 Bid(s)

Description

From the Charles Darrah Collection of Flavian and Antonine Bronzes. Ex CNG E265, 362 (realized $650 + BP); John A. Seeger Collection (CNG E172), 215.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 282
Listing #: 237853
Closed: Thursday, July 10, 2014 6:33:40 PM CT
Estimate: $500