Hadrian, 117–138, Sestertius, Rome, 127, RIC 636, C 342, 27.79 g, speckles...
Hadrian, 117–138, Sestertius, Rome, 127, RIC 636, C 342, 27.79 g, speckles of green patina - excelently struck with fine details and a lovely chocolate patina.
Whereas the reverse shows the personified Roma seated on a cuirass, the obverse is an impressive example of Roman portraiture at its best.
Ex.: Apollo to Apollo Collection; ex. Gadoury Auction (2015), lot 51
Category: Coins, Medals & Banknotes ▸ Ancient coins ▸ Roman Empire
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Hadrian, 117–138, Sestertius, Rome, 127, RIC 636, C 342, 27.79 g, speckles of green patina - excelently struck with fine details and a lovely chocolate patina.
Whereas the reverse shows the personified Roma seated on a cuirass, the obverse is an impressive example of Roman portraiture at its best.
Ex.: Apollo to Apollo Collection; ex. Gadoury Auction (2015), lot 51
Category: Coins, Medals & Banknotes ▸ Ancient coins ▸ Roman Empire
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