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Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Nilus
« on: March 27, 2021, 04:25:16 am »

Reference.
RIC 1704; Strack 730; Banti 561; RIC 863

Bust C2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate, draped bust viewed from side

Rev. NILVS; S C in ex.
Nilus reclining right, holding reed and cornucopia, amongst playing children; to right hippopotamus and reeds; below crocodile in water.

24.46 gr
32 mm
12h

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From the Antonio Carmona Collection.

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Re: Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Nilus
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2021, 04:50:17 am »
Very attractive coin, congrats!

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Re: Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Nilus
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2021, 01:20:41 pm »
Lovely coin with devices highlighted by desert sand.
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Re: Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Nilus
« Reply #3 on: March 28, 2021, 05:08:20 am »
Dear coin friends

thank you very much
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Re: Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Nilus
« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2021, 03:16:32 am »
Nice piece,  Eric 👍

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Re: Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Nilus
« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2021, 01:16:58 pm »
thank you
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Re: Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Nilus
« Reply #6 on: April 05, 2021, 05:01:22 pm »
A tremendously beautiful coin. I'm sure it's even more delightful in hand!
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Re: Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Nilus
« Reply #7 on: April 05, 2021, 05:53:50 pm »
That Hippo itself looks half crocodile - pretty scary!

Great coin!

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Re: Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Nilus
« Reply #8 on: April 12, 2021, 03:36:13 pm »
Very handsome coin, Eric. The scene on the reverse is well composed and compact - it draws you in.

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Re: Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Nilus
« Reply #9 on: April 12, 2021, 10:36:05 pm »
Just a beautiful coin - the reverse is certainly interesting and inspiring. At 32mm this must be quite a sight to behold in hand. Thank you for showing this.
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Re: Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Nilus
« Reply #10 on: April 15, 2021, 11:37:48 am »
Thank you, it just arrived it's even better in hand
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