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ROMAN EMPIRE - ROMAN
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926
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ROMAN EMPIRE - ROMAN
See original version (French)
Estimate €4,000
Voluntary lot
Description
ROMAN EMPIRE - ROMAN
Hadrian (117–138). Aureus ND (134–138), Rome.
Obverse: HADRIANVS – AVG COS III PP. Draped bust facing left, bareheaded, viewed in three-quarter profile from behind.
Rev. AFRICA. Africa reclining to the left, wearing an elephant’s skull as a headdress, her right hand resting on a crouching lion and her left arm resting on a basket.
RIC.298h – Calicó 1194; Gold – 7.10 g – 19.3 mm – 12 h
NGC VF 5/5 2/5 Fine Style scratch (8769658-031).
Minor marks on the edge and a small chip on the bezel at 5 o’clock. A fine scratch on the reverse. Shows even wear, with a golden patina. Issued for the Emperor’s journey to the province of Africa, probably in 128. TTB.
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