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ROMAN EMPIRE - ROMAN
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875
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ROMAN EMPIRE - ROMAN
See original version (French)
Estimate €8,000
Voluntary lot
Description
ROMAN EMPIRE - ROMAN
Hadrian (117–138). Aureus ND (125–128), Rome.
Obverse: HADRIANVS – AVGVSTVS. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust, facing right.
Rev. COS III. The Emperor on horseback facing right, armed with a spear.
Calicó 1226 – RIC.187e – C. 414 v.; Gold – 7.31 g – 20.5 mm – 6 h
From the Rauch 86 auction, 12 May 2010, lot 763, then NGSA 13, 15 November 2021, lot 27.
The blank is irregular in shape, with minor metal defects, and has barely cracked under the vigorous striking. Trace of a test mark on the edge and the fields are lightly brushed. High relief, with slight circulation wear. Superb.
* Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force in national law on 1 January 2025, buyers from within the EU are required to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.
* Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force in national law on 1 January 2025, successful bidders from the EU will also be required to pay 5.5% VAT on this lot
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