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2893A Hadrian Medallion Roma 130-38 AD Salus Reference.
Cf. RIC 2893; cf. Strack 482; cf. Mittag 97; cf. Gnecchi III, p. 23, 129; cf. Banti 692sn
Bust A2+
Obv. IMP CAESAR HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Bare head, with drapery
Rev. SALVS on altar
Salus standing right, before altar, feeding snake hanging from tree on the right.
47.98 gr
36 mm
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2429 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Spes Reference
RIC II, 790d; C. 1419; Strack 697; Banti 745; RIC 2429
Bust A1
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head
Rev. SPES P R S C
Spes advancing left, holding flower and hitching robe
26.80 gr
30.54 mm
6hokidoki
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2428 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Decastyle TempleReference.
RIC II 783; Strack 696; C. 1422; BMC 1554; RIC III, 2428 (noted): Banti 752
Bust A1
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head
Rev. [SPQR] S-C
Decastyle temple set on base; temple is flanked by two columns, each decorated with a statue on top columns surmounted by statues and set on pedestals on either side
22.71 gr
31 mm
12h
Note.
The great temple of Venus and Rome, was actually two temples that were built back-to-back. Dedigned by Hadrian, the temple of Venus faced the Flavian ampitheatre and that of Rome overlooked the Forum. Construction began in 121 AD, but was not completed until 141 AD under Antoninus Pius. The temple was destroyed by fire in 307 AD, and later rebuilt by Maxentius. Its remains can still be seen in Rome today.okidoki
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2420 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Salus Reference.
RIC II 786; C 1333; Banti 696; Strack 687; RIC 2420
Bust A1
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head
Rev. SALVS AVG; S C in field
Salus standing left, holding patera and sceptre; feeding snake coiled around altar before her.
29.94 gr
32 mm
6hokidoki
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2416 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 AD Roma Reference.
RIC II, 773d; Strack 683; C. 1296; BMC 1540; Banti 686; RIC 2416
Bust A1
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head
Rev. ROMA S C
Roma standing left, holding palladium in right hand and spear in left
24,55 gr
32 mm
6hokidoki
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2411 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 AD Fortuna Reference.
RIC II, 759; Cohen 763; Sear 3599; Strack RIC 2411 pl; Strack 669; Banti 419
Bust A1+
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Bare head
Rev. FORTVNA AVG S C in field
Fortuna standing left, holding rudder on globe and cornucopia.
25.28 gr
32 mm
6h
Note.
Hess Jan. 1926 lot 1195okidoki
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2410 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 AD FortunaReference.
RIC II, 759; Cohen 763; Sear 3599; Strack RIC III, 2410; Strack 669; Banti 422
Bust A1
Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head
Rev: FORTVNA AVG S C in field
Fortuna standing left, holding rudder on globe and cornucopia.
25.92 gr
30 mm
h
Ex Walter Steinberg collectionokidoki
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2402A Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD DianaReference.
RIC 2402A; RIC II, 777; C. 1364; BMC 1546; Strack 702; RIC 2402(D1)
Bust D2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate draped and cuirassed bust with drapery covering cuirass, viewed from back
Rev. S C in field
Diana standing, left, holding arrow and bow
22 gr
27 mm
6hokidoki
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2398 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Diana Reference.
RIC II, 777d; C. 1364; BMC 1546; Strack RIC 2398
Bust A1
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head
Rev. S C in field
Diana standing, left, holding arrow and bow
26.12 gr
31 mm
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2384 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 AD Providentia Reference.
RIC II, 772; C 1205; Strack 682; RIC 2384; Banti 614
Bust A1
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head
Rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG S C in field
Providentia standing left, against column, hand with wand over globe by feet and holding sceptre
24.94 gr
30 mm
6hokidoki
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2384 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 AD Providentia Reference.
RIC II, 772; C 1205; Strack 682; RIC 2384
Bust A1
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head
Rev. PROVIDENTIA AVG S C in field
Providentia standing left, against column, hand over globe by feet and holding sceptre
23.43 gr
32 mm
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2370 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 AD AequitasReference.
RIC 2370; RIC II, 743; Strack 650; C. 125; Banti 85
Bust A2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head with drapery
Rev. AEQVITAS AVG S C in field.
Aequitas standing left, holding scales and sceptre
23.69 gr
31 mm
6h
Note.
Philippe Rossignol collectionokidoki
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2370 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 AD Aequitas Reference.
RIC 2370; RIC II, 743; Strack 650; C. 125; Banti 85
Bust A1
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head
Rev. AEQVITAS AVG S C in field.
Aequitas standing left, holding scales and sceptre
26.70 gr
32 mm
6hokidoki
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2370 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 AD Aequitas Reference.
RIC II, 743; Strack 650; C. 125; Banti 85: RIC 2370
Bust A1
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head
Rev. AEQVITAS AVG S-C in field.
Aequitas standing left, holding scales and sceptre
20.35 gr
30 mm
6h
Ex Charles Darrah Collection of Flavian and Antonine Bronzes.okidoki
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2288 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 AD Nemesis-Victory Reference.
RIC II, 779d; C. 1374; BMC 1549; Strack 704; RIC 2288
Bust A1
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head
Rev. S C in field
Nemesis-Victory advancing right, holding branch and raising fold of drapery to spit on chest.
29.32 gr
32 mm
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2277 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 AD Moneta Reference.
RIC II, 767; Strack 677; RIC 2277; Banti 541; C. 969
Bust A2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head
Rev. MONETA AVG S C in field
Moneta holding scales and cornucopia
24.97 gr
30 mm
6hokidoki
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2271 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD JustitiaReference.
RIC II, 764; Banti 464; C.880; Strack 673; RIC III, 2271
Bust A1
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head
Rev. IVSTITIA AVG; S C in ex.
Justitia seated left, holding patera and sceptre
24.08 gr
31 mm
6hokidoki
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2271 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD JustitiaReference.
RIC II, 764; Banti 464; C.880; Strack 673; RIC III, 2271
Bust A1
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head
Rev. IVSTITIA AVG; S C in ex.
Justitia seated left, holding patera and sceptre
26.06 gr
32 mm
6hokidoki
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2266 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD FidesReference.
RIC 758; cf BMCRE 1504; cf RIC 2266; Strack 668; Banti --
Bust A1 Aegis
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head with Aegis
Rev. FIDES PVBLICA S C in field
Fides standing right, holding bunch of corn ears and serving disk of fruits
27.77 gr
32.6 mm
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2266 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Fides Reference.
RIC II, 758; BMCRE 1504; RIC 2266; Strack 668; Banti 392
Bust A1
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head
Rev. FIDES PVBLICA S C in field
Fides standing right, holding bunch of corn ears and serving disk of fruits
24.38 gr
30.50 mm
6hokidoki
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2266 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Fides Reference.
RIC II, 758; BMCRE 1504; RIC III, 2266; Strack 668; Banti 392
Bust A1
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head
Rev. FIDES PVBLICA S C in field
Fides standing right, holding bunch of corn ears and serving disk of fruits
20.62 gr
30 mm
6hokidoki
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2263 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 AD PaxReference.
RIC II, 770; Strack 679; Banti 565; RIC 2263
Bust A1+
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Bare head
Rev. PAX AVG S C in ex.
Pax seated left, holding branch and sceptre
27.62 gr
32 mm
6hokidoki
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2255 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 FelicitasReference.
RIC II, 750; RIC 2255; Strack 663; Banti 325
Bust A2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head with drapery
Rev. FELICITAS AVG S C in field.
Felicitas standing l., holding branch and long caduceus.
26.18 gr
32 mm
6hokidoki
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2255 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD FelicitasReference.
RIC II, 750; RIC 2255; Strack 663; Banti 324
Bust A1
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head
Rev. FELICITAS AVG S C in field.
Felicitas standing l., holding branch and long caduceus.
25.85 gr
32.3 mm
6hokidoki
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2253A Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 FelicitasReference.
RIC II, 749; RIC --; Strack 662 (unlisted bust); Banti --
Bust D2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate draped and cuirassed bust with drapery covering cuirass, viewed from back
Rev. FELICITAS AVG S C in field.
Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia; wheel by feet left
22.15 gr
31 mm
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2168 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Salus Reference.
RIC II, 785; Strack 686; Banti 697; RIC 2168
Bust A1
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head
Rev. SALVS AVG; S C in field
Salus standing right, holding patera to feed snake entwined around altar before her
22.63 gr.
30.00 mm
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2163 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD JupiterReference.
RIC II, 763; C. 861;BMC 1521; Strack 671: RIC III, 3163
Bust A1+
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Bare head
Rev. IOVI CVSTODI S C in ex.
Jupiter seated left, holding thunderbolt and sceptre
21.96 gr
32.50 mm
6h
Note.
IOVI CVSTODI as Jupiter protector, protecting the health of Hadrian and Aeliusokidoki
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2162 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD JupiterReference.
RIC II, 763; C. 861;BMC 1521; Strack 671: RIC III, 3163
Bust A1+
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head
Rev. IOVI CVSTODI S C in ex.
Jupiter seated left, holding thunderbolt and sceptre
25.05 gr
33 mm
6h
Note.
IOVI CVSTODI as Jupiter protector, protecting the health of Hadrian and Aeliusokidoki
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2154 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 AD Felicitas Reference.
Strack 664; Banti 329 (S C in ex); C. 607; RIC 2154
Bust C2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate, draped bust, viewed from side
Rev. FELICITAS P R S C in flied
Felicitas seated left, holding cornucopia and caduceus.
24.36 gr
32 mm
6hokidoki
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2140 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Pietas standing with StorkReference.
RIC II, --; Strack ; Banti 572; RIC III, 2140
Bust C2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP
Laureate, draped bust viewed from side
Rev. PIETAS AVG S C in field
Pietas standing facing, with, arms outstretched in prayer; stork at feet, left, and alter at feet right
25.85 gr
31 mm
6hokidoki
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2134 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Pietas standing with StorkReference.
RIC II, 771; Strack 681; Banti 571; RIC III, 2134
Bust C2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP
Laureate, draped bust viewed from side
Rev. PIETAS AVG S C in field
Pietas standing facing, with head left, with arms outstretched in prayer; altar at feet, left, and stork at feet right
23.42 gr
30 mm
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2118 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Fortuna Reference.
RIC II, 760; C. 772; BMC 1514; Strack 670; Banti 428; RIC III 2118
C2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate, draped bust, viewed from side
Rev. FORTVNA AVG S C
Fortuna standing left, holding patera and cornucopia
25.12 gr
31 mm
6hokidoki
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2109 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 AD FelicitasReference.
Strack 661; RIC II, 748; Banti 317; C. 607; RIC III, 2109
Bust C2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate, draped bust, viewed from side
Rev. FELICITAS P R S C in field
Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia
22.54 gr
32.34 mm
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2086 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 Roma HadrianReference.
RIC II, 754e; Banti 331; Strack RIC III, 2086
Bust C2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG. COS. III. P. P.
Laureate, draped bust, viewed from side
Rev. FELICITAS AVG. in ex. S-C
Hadrian standing right and holding scroll,greeting Felicitas standing left holding caduceus.
26.01 gr
30 mm
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2070 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 AD Roma Hadrian Reference.
RIC II, 740f; C 85; cohen 87; Banti 68; Strack 642; RIC 2070
Bust C2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate, draped bust, viewed from side
Rev. ADVENTVS AVG in Ex S-C
Roma standing right, holding spear, and greeting Hadrian standing left, and holding scroll.
25.14 gr
34 mm
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1969 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Hadrian on horsebackReference.
RIC 1969; Strack 815; Banti--; RIC II, --; C. --
Bust C2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate, draped bust viewed from side
Rev. EXERCITVS; THRACIAE / S C in ex.
Hadrian, riding right, with hand raised is gesture of address, towards a crowd of three soldiers with standards; another soldier behind horse
23.59 gr
32.50 mm
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1960 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Hadrian on horsebackReference.
Banti 296 (this coin); RIC II, 935; C. 585 var. (same); BMCRE 1689 var. (same); Strack 809; Hill 887; RIC 1960
Bust C2+
Obv. HADRIANVS COS III P P
Bare head, draped bust viewed from side
Rev. EXERCITVS SYRIACVS / SC in ex.
Hadrian, holding sceptre, riding left with hand raised is gesture of address, towards a crowd of three soldiers with standards
28.20 gr
31 mm
6h
Note.
Ex Monsieur Note (1910-1982) Collection, France.= Lanz 18 1980=Banti 296okidoki
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1948A Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 AD Hadrian Reference.
RIC --:Strack --; Banti--; RIC 1948A
Bust A2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head with drapery
Rev. EXERCITVS RAETICVS; S C in ex.
Hadrian standing right, with officer behind on platform, raising hand in gesture of address towards crowd of three soldiers, with two standards, forepart of horse with horsemen behind.
20.76 gr
33 mm
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1928 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Emperor Reverence.
RIC II, 918; Strack 793; C.561; Banti 260; RIC 1928
Bust C2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate, draped bust viewed from side
Rev. S C in field; EXERC DACICVS in ex.
Hadrian standing on platform, holding scroll and raising other hand in gesture of adress towards crowd of four soldiers with three standards
24.10 gr
32 mm
6hokidoki
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1876 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD ItaliaReference.
RIC II, 956; BMCRE 1823; Cohen 1275; Banti --: Strack 779; RIC 1876 pl
Bust C2+ Lion
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Bare head with lions trophy around neck
Rev. RESTITVTORI ITALIAE,
Hadrian standing right, holding scroll and raising up kneeling Italia, who holds a cornucopia
25.17 gr
31 mm
6hokidoki
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1866 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD HispaniaReference.
Strack 778; RIC II, 952; Spink 3633; C. 1272; RIC III, 1866; Banti 661
Bust C2+
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Bare headed, draped bust viewed from side
Rev. RESTITVTORI HISPANIAE S C in ex.
Hadrian standing left, holding scroll and raising up kneeling Hispania, who shoulders olive branch; rabbit between the figures
25.63 gr
33.3 mm
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1865 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD HispaniaReference.
Strack 778; RIC II, 952; Spink 3633; C. 1272; RIC 1865; Banti 662
Bust C2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate, draped bust viewed from side
Rev. RESTITVTORI HISPANIAE S C in ex.
Hadrian standing left, holding scroll and raising up kneeling Hispania, who shoulders olive branch; rabbit between the figures
25.40 gr
mm
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1848 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD GalliaReference.
RIC II, 950f; Strack 776 ; Banti 658; BMCRE 1807; Cohen 1249; RIC III, 1848
Bust C2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate, draped bust viewed from side
Rev. RESTITVTORI GALLIAE S C in ex.
Hadrian standing right, holding scroll and raising up kneeling Gallia.
27.50 gr
32 mm
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1840 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD BithyniaReference.
Strack 775; RIC II, 948; C. 1240; RIC III, 1840; Banti 651
Bust C2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate, draped bust viewed from side
Rev. RESTITVTORI HISPANIAE S C in ex.
Hadrian standing left, holding scroll and raising up kneeling Bithynia, who wears turreted headdress and shoulders rudder
26.65 gr
31 mm
6h
Note.
Morris Collectionokidoki
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1826 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD ArabiaReference.
Strack 770; RIC II, 943; C. 1233; RIC III, 1826 pl ; Banti 643
Bust C2/L
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate draped bust, viewed from side
Rev. RESTITVTORI ARABIAE S C in ex.
Hadrian standing right, holding scroll and raising up kneeling Arabia who holds bundle of cinnamon or incense canes; camel between the figures.
25.60 gr
32 mm
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1815 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD AfricaReference.
Strack 769; RIC II, 941f; BMCRE 1789; C.1228; RIC III 1815
Bust C2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate, draped bust viewed from side
Rev. RESTITVTORI AFRICAE, in Ex.SC,
Hadrian standing left, holding scroll and raising up kneeling Africa who wears elephant-scalp and holds bunch of corn-ears; more corn grows on the ground between figures
24.65 gr
34 mm
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1769 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Hadrian standing vis-à-vis JudaeaReference.
RIC 1769; Strack 755; Banti 37
Bust C2+
Obv. HADRIANVS COS III P P
Bare head draped bust, viewed from side
Rev. ADVENTUI AVG IVDAEAE; S C in ex.
Hadrian standing right, one hand raised in gesture of address and the other holding scroll: facing him is Italia standing left holding patera over altar placed in the centre, and also holding incense box. Two children stand by her feet. Victim bull at foot of altar
26.16 gr
31 mm
12h
Note.
Hadrian’s arrival in Judaea is commemorated on a very rare ADVENTUS sestertius. On the reverse, the emperor greets the figure of Judaea sacrificing over a pagan altar, accompanied by two children. It would be hard to imagine an image more offensive to Jewish sensibilities.
Hadrian made a brief visit to Judaea circa AD 130, during his second great provincial tour of AD 129-132. Prior to his arrival, rumors spread among the Jews that he intended to rebuild Jerusalem and the great Temple, destroyed during the Jewish War of AD 66-73, so he was at first warmly welcomed. However, Hadrian decided to rebuild the city as the Roman veteran colony of Aelia Capitolina, with a temple to Jupiter replacing the one once dedicated to Jehovah. This ultimately sparked the bloody Bar Kokhba Revolt of AD 132-135, which devastated the province and darkened Hadrian's final years. The rare coinage issued to mark his visit, with the legend ADVENTVS AVG IVDAEA ("the Emperor Enters Judaea") depicts Hadrian being greeted by a female personification of the province and two children. Judaea was renamed Syria Palaestina in response to the Bar Kochba conflict, though precisely when this occurred is not known.
Judaea was the empire’s most troubled province during Hadrian’s reign. For Romans, offering ritual sacrifice to the imperial state cult was a normal civic obligation. Most ancient religions were broadly tolerant of each other’s deities, but the Jews’ fierce insistence that their one, invisible God forbade any form of idolatry in their land was a constant source of tension.okidoki
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1761 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Hadrian standing vis-à-vis ItaliaReference.
RIC II, 888c, Banti 34; Strack 751; RIC 1761
Bust C2+
Obv. HADRIANVS COS III P P
Bare head, draped bust viewed from side
Rev. ADVENTVI AVG ITALIAE S C in ex.
Hadrian standing right, one hand raised in gesture of adres and the other holding scroll: facing him is Italia standing left holding patera over altar placed in the centre, and also holding cornucopia bull at foor of altar
23.00 gr
32 mm
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1761 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Hadrian standing vis-à-vis ItaliaReference.
RIC II, 888c, Banti 34; Strack 751; RIC III, 1761
Bust C2+
Obv. HADRIANVS COS III P P
Bare head draped bust, viewed from side
Rev. ADVENTVI AVG ITALIAE S C in ex.
Hadrian standing right, one hand raised in gesture of address and the other holding scroll: facing him is Italia standing left holding patera over altar placed in the centre, and also holding cornucopia Victim bull at foot of altar
26.43 gr
34 mm
12hokidoki
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1745 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 AD Hadrian Vis-à-vis GalliaReference
Strack 749; RIC II, 884; Cohen 32; Sear 3563; Banti 28; RIC III, 1745
Bust C2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate, draped bust viewed from side
Rev. ADVENTVI AVG GALLIAE S C in ex.
Hadrian standing right, on hand raised, in gesture of adress and the other holding scroll: facing him is Gallia, standing left, holding patera over altar, placed in centre, sacrificial bull at foot of altar
25.41 gr
32 mm
6h
note.
Ex.Walter Steinberg okidoki
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1704 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD NilusReference.
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
Note.
From the Antonio Carmona Collection.
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1674 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Mauretania Reference.
Strack 720; RIC II 858; C. 961; BMC 1762; RIC 1674; Banti 537
Bust C2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate, draped bust viewed from side
Rev. MAVRETANIA S C in ex.
Mauretania standing right, holding snake coiled javelins and is in front of horse pacing right, which (s)he holds by the bridle
23.32 gr
32 mm
6hokidoki
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1650 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 130-38 AD Dacia Reference.
RIC II, 849; Strack 715: RIC 1650; Banti 237
Bust C2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate, draped, bust viewed from side
Rev. S C in field; DACIA in ex.
Dacia seated left, on pile of rocks, with foor on helmet, holding standard and falx (curved sword)
26.93 gr
34 mm
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1610 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD AfricaReference.
RIC II, 840; C.144; Strack 709: RIC III, 1610; Banti 89
Bust C2+
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Bare head, draped bust viewed from side
Rev. AFRICA S C in ex.
Africa, reclining left, before basket of corn, wearing elephant scalp headdress, holding up scorpion and also holding cornucopia
29.06 gr
33 mm
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1609 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD AfricaReference.
RIC II, 840; C.144; Strack 709: RIC III, 1609; Banti 92
Bust C2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate, draped bust viewed from side
Rev. AFRICA S C in ex.
Africa, reclining left, before basket of corn, wearing elephant scalp headdress, holding up scorpion and also holding cornucopia
25.01 gr
32 mm
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1609 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD AfricaReference.
RIC II, 840; C.144; Strack 709: RIC III, 1609; Banti 92
Bust C2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate, draped bust viewed from side
Rev. AFRICA S C in ex.
Africa, reclining left, before basket of corn, wearing elephant scalp headdress, holding up scorpion and also holding cornucopia
23.30 gr
32 mm
12h
Note.
From the E.E. Clain Stefanelli collectionokidoki
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1452 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Hadrian- Horus Reference.
RIC II, 782; C 1384; RIC 1452; Banti 732; Strack 701
Bust C2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate, draped bust viewed from side
Rev. S C in field
Hadrian-Horus, stepping on crocodile right, holding spear and parazonium
26.28 gr
33 mm
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1451 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 130-38 AD Hadrian- Horus Reference.
RIC II, 782; C 1384; RIC 1451; Banti 728; Strack 701
Bust A1+
Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Bare head
Rev. S C in field
Hadrian-Horus, stepping on crocodile right, holding spear and parazonium
29.33 gr
33 mm
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1285 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 129-30 AD Galley leftReference
RIC II, 706; Strack 837; C. 657; Banti 337; RIC 1285
Bust A1
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate head
Rev. FELICITATI AVG COS III P P S C in field
Galley moving left with stearman and five rowers; vexillum on prow.
23.61 gr
31 mm
12h
Ex.
Stack's Bowers Galleries January 2013 N.Y.I.N.C. lot 5210
Note.
An acrostolium is an ornamental extension of the stem post on the prow of an ancient warship. Often used as a symbol of victory or of power at sea. (numiswiki)
1st-4th Century AD:
The Ship in Imperial Rome
Realizing its importance, Augustus established the Roman navy along lines similar to that of the legions. In addition to a number of key harbors, from which ships could be deployed, he stationed several fleets (Latin classes) in key areas throughout the empire. Among these, the classis Britannica patrolled the channel between Gaul and Britannia, protecting the shipping lanes. Its strategic regional importance is commemorated in the coinage of several of the period usurpers from the area. M. Aurelius Postumus was the first to do so (lots 676-679). His bronze ship issues carry the legend LAETITIA AVG, emphasizing the source of imperial well-being resides in a strong navy. The usurper M. Aurelius Carausius, commander of the classis Britannica under Diocletian, struck coins commemorating, in part, his control of that fleet and its abilities in keeping the sea lanes open (lot 680). His short-lived successor, Allectus, continued the type (lots 681-684).
One important function of the navy was the transportation of the imperial family on state visits. From the time of Augustus, vessels were dispatched to carry the emperor between the capital and the provinces. One such instance is commemorated in a rare bronze as, struck at Patrae in AD 66/7 (lot 609). The reverse depicts the quinquereme used to carry Nero on his infamous tour of Greece. Hadrian’s extensive travels were recorded with a wide variety of ship types struck at Rome (lots 610-622), and in the East (lot 623). An inscription from Ephesus (Syll. III 3241), records that a local captain, L. Erastus, used his ship to transport the emperor while he was in that area. A coin struck at Alexandria (lot 624) is of particular importance for, in the same year as the coin was struck Antinoüs drowned as the imperial party was sailing up the Nile. Hadrian’s successors continued to travel, now to shore up border conflicts or prepare for one of the periodic wars with Persia (lots 625-627; 631-675). By the middle of the third century AD local issues, rather than those minted at the imperial capital, recorded these events, a sign that the center of power was drifting away from Rome itself.
Warships were not the exclusive vessel of the Roman navy. Providing the empire with an uninterrupted supply of grain, as well as other necessary supplies, necessitated the construction of ship for such a purpose. Unlike the warship, which required speed and strength for ramming, the merchantman (Greek nau~ stroggulh; Latin navis oneraria) was of broader beam. Many of these vessels, like the ponto or more common actuaria resembled the shape of a trireme and could be powered by both oars and sails. Since ships of this type were used to transport vital commodities such as wine and grain, they, like the large ponto, are often those shown on coins from the Black Sea (lots 655 and 664-666). The great Roman merchantman, or corbita, often seen in part on imperial issues commemorating the annona, is more familiar (lots 607-608). Powered by two large sails, it featured a rear cabin in the shape of a swan and was the true workhorse of Roman merchant vessels; its type continued well into the Byzantine period.okidoki
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1282 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 129-30 AD Galley leftReference.
RIC II –; RIC II.3 1282 (this coin referenced and illustrated); Strack –;Banti –.
Bust C2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate, draped bust, viewed from side
Rev. FELICITATI AVG COS III P P in three lines above, S C across field
Galley moving left with stearman and six rowers; vexillum on prow.
27 gr
32.50 mm
12h
Note.
From the Toliver Besson Collection, purchased from Jon Jencek (14 December 2012). Ex Goldberg 5.3 (7 June 2000), lot 3582; Earl Fitzwilliam’s Wentworth Estates Company Collection (Christie’s, 30 May 1949), lot 124 (part of).
This very rare Hadrian Sestertius was part of the highly important collection of Roman Brass Coins and Medallions originally formed in the mid-eighteenth century, and sold by order of The Earl Fitzwilliam’s Wentworth Estates Company. Spring notes that the coins came from the collections of the Museo del Padri Corsini acquired in Italy in 1748, and the Abbé Visconti, President of the Society of Antiquaries in Rome, purchased about 1774.okidoki
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1271 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 129-30 AD IndulgentiaReference.
RIC 1271; Strack 827; BMCRE 1420 note; Old RIC --; Banti--; C. --
Bust B1
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate, cuirassed bust viewed from front
Rev. COS III P P INDVLGENTIA AVG; S C in ex.
Indulgentia seated left, extending her open right hand and holding transverse sceptre
25.84 gr
32 mm
12h
Note.
Philippe Rossignol collectionokidoki
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1260 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 129-30 AD Clementia Reference.
Strack 826; RIC 1260; Banti 230; C. 515
Bust B1
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate, cuirassed bust viewed from front with Gorgoneion
Rev. COS III P P CLEMENTIA AVG S C in field
Clementia standing left, holding patera and sceptre
25.61 gr
32 mm
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1242 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 129-30 AD Liberalitas Reference.
RIC II, 712; Cohen 922; Strack 819; Banti 491; RIC, 1242 pl
Bust C2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate, draped bust, viewed from side
Rev. LIBERALITAS AVG COS III P P; S C in field
Liberalitas, standing right, emptying cornucopia with both hands
22.75 gr
33 mm
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1228 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 129-30 AD JustitiaReference.
RIC II, 710; Strack 818; Banti 476; RIC 1228
Bust D2+/L
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Bare head draped, and cuirassed bust viewed from side
Rev. IVSTITIA AVG COS III P P; in ex. S C
Justitia seated left, holding patera vertical sceptre
23.13 gr
32 mm
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1214A Hadrian Sestertius Roma 129-30 AD JustitiaReference.
RIC II, 710; Strack 818; Banti --; RIC 1214A
Bust A2/L/ Aegis
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate head with an Aegis
Rev. IVSTITIA AVG COS III P P; in ex. S C
Justitia seated left, holding patera vertical sceptre
24.21 gr
33 mm
6h
Note.
Provenance: Bt F.J. Rist May 1997okidoki
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1171 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 129-30 AD Galley leftReference rare var.
RIC II, 706; Strack 841; C. 699-701; Banti 376; RIC III 1171
Bust C2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate, draped bust viewed from side
Rev. FELICITATI / AVG P P S-C in field; COS III in exergue
Galley left with steersman and six rowers; curved stern above hortator, two sigma at stern (no vexillum on prow)
23.41 gr
31 mm
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1159 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 129-30 AD JustitiaReference.
RIC II, 711; C. 895.; Strack 823; Banti 481; RIC III, 1159
Bust D2+
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Bare head draped, and cuirassed bust viewed from side
Rev. IVSTITIA AVG P P S C in field: in ex. COS III
Justitia seated left, holding patera vertical sceptre
27.15 gr
32 mm
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0996 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 128-29 AD Hadrian with Roma and SenateReference.
RIC II, 968; Banti 193; BMC 1364; C. 352; Hill 388; Strack 632; RIC 996
Bust A1
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P
Laureate head
Rev. S C in field; COS III in ex
Hadrian, Roma and Senator adventus group: Hadrian stands left, the Senator stands right, Roma, holding spear, stands between them facing Emperor, and drawing his hand towards the extended hand of the Senator.
25.00 gr
33 mm
6h
Note.
The Romans often staged events in which the emperor was accompanied by actors dressed to personify symbolic personalities such as Annona, Liberalitas, Roma, et al. Here we see the emperor clasping the hand of the Senate in the presence of Roma, who stands behind them confirming their cooperative spirit by resting her hand on theirs.
This reverse type, representing "Concordia Senatus," likely commemorates the conferring of the title pater patriae upon Hadrian by the Senate in 128 AD.okidoki
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0988 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 128-29 AD HilaritasReference.
Strack 629; RIC II, 970; C. 819; RIC 988
Bust A1
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P
Laureate head
Rev. HILARITAS P R; S C in field; COS III in exergue
Hilaritas standing left, holding long palm and cornucopia; she is flanked by a male and female child grasping her palm and her dress respectively
25.56 gr
32 mm
6h
Charles Darrah Collection of Flavian and Antonine Bronzes. okidoki
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0981 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 128-29 AD FortunaReference.
Strack 628; RIC II, 969h; C 727; Banti 399 (one specimen); RIC III, 981
Bust C2/L
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P
Laureate, draped bust, viewed from side
Rev. COS III, FORT RED in exergue. S-C across fields.
Fortuna seated left, holding cornucopiae and rudder on globe.
23.00 gr
33 mm.
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0979 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 128-29 AD FortunaReference.
Strack 628; RIC II, 969; C 727; RIC 979; Banti 396
Bust C2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P
Laureate, draped bust, seen from side
Rev. COS III, FORT RED in exergue. S-C across fields.
Fortuna seated left, holding cornucopiae and rudder.
28.50 gr
34 mm
6h
Note.
Hadrian’s famous “Travel Series” of coins can be stretched to include issues that celebrate the “Fortunate return” (FORTVNA REDVX) from one of his many imperial journeys, as with this sestertius.okidoki
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0977 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 128-29 AD FortunaReference.
Strack 628; RIC II, 969; C 727; RIC III, 977
Bust A1
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P
Laureate head
Rev. COS III, FORT RED in exergue. S-C across fields.
Fortuna seated left, holding cornucopiae and rudder on globe.
21.95 gr
33 mm
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0971 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 124-27 AD Roma Reference.
RIC II, 967; Strack 633; Bant 190; RIC 971
A2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P
Laureate head with drapery
Rev. COS III / S C. in ex.
Roma seated left on cuirass and shield, with foot on helmet holding victory and cornucopia
26.50 gr
33.50 mm
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0870 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 124-27 AD Roma Reference.
RIC II, 636; BMC 1294; C. 342; Strack 611; Bant 182 i; RIC 870
A1
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate head
Rev. COS III / S C. in ex.
Roma seated left on cuirass and shield, with foot on helmet holding victory (holding trophy) and cornucopia
27.18 gr
33 mm
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0870 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 124-27 AD Roma Reference.
RIC II, 636; BMC 1294; C. 342; Strack 611; Bant 182 i; RIC 870
A1
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS.
Laureate head
Rev. COS III / S C. in ex.
Roma seated left on cuirass and shield, with foot on helmet holding victory and cornucopia
27.95 gr
33 mm
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0870 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 124-27 AD Roma Reference.
RIC II, 636; BMC 1294; C. 342; Strack 611; RIC 870; Banti 183
Bust A2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate head with drapery
Rev: COS III / S C. in ex.
Roma seated left on cuirass and shield, with foot on helmet holding victory and cornucopia
23.53 gr
33 mm
6h
Note.
Ex Collection Freimut Hüther (1935-2016)okidoki
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0870 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 124-27 AD Roma Reference.
RIC II, 636; BMC 1294; C. 342; Strack 611; Bant 182 i; RIC 870
A1
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate head
Rev. COS III / S C. in ex.
Roma seated left on cuirass and shield, with foot on helmet holding victory and cornucopia
22.32 gr
30 mm
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0834 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 124-27 AD Aequitas-Moneta Reference.
RIC II, 637; RIC 834; Strack 609; Banti 200
Bust A2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS.
Laureate head with drapery
Rev. COS III S C in field
Aequitas-Moneta standing left, holding scales and sceptre
25.66 gr
31 mm
6h
Note.
Aequitas is the Latin concept of justice, equality, conformity, symmetry, or fairness.
It is the origin of the English word "equity". In ancient Rome, it could refer to either the legal concept of equity, or fairness between individuals.
During the Roman Empire, Aequitas as a divine personification was part of the religious propaganda of the emperor, under the name Aequitas Augusti, which also appeared on coins.
She is depicted on coins holding a cornucopiae and a balance scale (libra), which was more often a symbol of "honest measure" to the Romans than of justice.
(Wiki)
Ex American Numismatic Society #1001.1.22972.okidoki
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0813 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 124-27 AD Neptune Reference.
Strack 605; RIC II, 632; Banti 170 (same die) ; C. 308; BMC 1286; RIC 813
Bust A2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate head with drapery
Rev. COS III in field S C
Neptune stepping on prow right, holding trident and dolphin
23.28 gr
32 mm
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0811 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 125-28 AD Neptune Reference.
Strack 604; RIC II, 635; Banti 172; C. 312; BMC 1291; RIC 811
Bust A2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate head with drapery
Rev. COS III in field S C
Neptune stepping on prow, left holding acrostolium and trident
24.75 gr
33 mm
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0807 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 124-27 AD NeptuneReference.
RIC II, 651; C. 980; Strack 596; BMCRE 1317; RIC 807
Bust A2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate head with drapery
Rev. COS III; NEP RED / S C in field
Neptune stepping on prow holding trident reversed and acrostolium.
27.03 gr
35 mm
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0806 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 124-27 AD Hadrian Neptune standing Reference.
RIC II, 650; Banti 553; RIC III, 806; Strack 595
Bust A2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate head with drapery
Rev. COS III; NEP(tunus) RED(ux)/ S C in field
Neptune stepping on prow, right, holding trident and dolphin
21 gr
31 mm
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0741 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 124-27 AD Virtus Reference.
C.356, RIC. II, 638, BMC.1307: Strack 614; RIC 741; Banti 196
Bust A2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS.
Laureate head with drapery
Rev. COS III in field S-C
Virtus stepping on helmet, left, holding parazonium and spear
27.92 gr
30 mm
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0738 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 124-27 AD Diana Reference.
RIC II, 631b; C 316.; Strack 600; RIC 738; Banti 177
Bust A2
Obv. HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS
laureate bust r., drapery on l. shoulder
Rev. COS III
Diana standing right, holding arrow and Bow; in field, S - C
26,71 gr
32 mm
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0738 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 124-27 AD Diana Reference.
RIC II, 631b; C 316.; Strack 600; RIC 738; Banti 177
Bust A2
Obv. HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS
laureate bust r., drapery on l. shoulder
Rev. COS III
Diana standing right, holding arrow and Bow; in field, S - C
22,55 gr
32 mm
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0735 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 124-27 AD EmperorReference.
RIC III, 645; Strack 590; RIC III, 735
Bust A2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate head with drapery
Rev.COS III S C EXPED AVG in ex.
Hadrian, riding prancing horse left, raising his right hand.
25.58 gr
32 mm
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0735 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 124-27 AD EmperorReference.
RIC III, 645; Strack 590; RIC III, 735
Bust A2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate head with drapery
Rev.COS III S C EXPED AVG in ex.
Hadrian, riding prancing horse left, raising his right hand.
27.85 gr.
33 mm.okidoki
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0680 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 119-23 AD Spes Reference.
Strack 576; RIC II, 612b; Banti 595; RIC 680
Bust B1 crop
Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate, cuirassed bust cropped of its pteryges (thunderbolt on leather strap)
Rev. P M TR P COS III S C
Spes advancing left, holding flower and hitching robe
28.15 gr
33 mm
6h
From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection. Ex Lepczyk 61 (13 March 1985), lot 365; Vatican Museum duplicate from St. John’s College Collection, no. 429.okidoki
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0666 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 119-23 AD Minerva Reference.
Strack 574; RIC II, 611b; C. 1066; Banti RIC 666; Banti 582
Bust B1 crop
Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate, cuirassed with exposed upper part of breastplate visible
Obv. P M TR P COS III in field. S C
Minerva, standing left, dropping incense on a candelabrum on left, and holding vertical spear; shield containing snake.resting on ground right
27.30 gr
33 mm
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0661 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 121-23 AD Ceres Reference.
Strack 573; RIC II, 610c; C 1075; RIC, 661cf; Banti --
Bust C2
Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate, draped bust viewed from side
Rev. P M TR P COS III, S C across field
Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and long vertical torch
27.43 gr
34 mm
6h
Note.
Wonderful portrait of Hadrian probably copied from a sculptural portrait.okidoki
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