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1475Hadrian_RICIII2393.jpg
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
12h
8 commentsokidoki
756Hadrian_RIC790~0.JPG
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
6h
1 commentsokidoki
1212Hadrian_RIC783.jpg
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.
3 commentsokidoki
1211Hadrian_RIC786.jpg
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
6h
4 commentsokidoki
1357Hadrian_RIC773.jpg
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
6h
1 commentsokidoki
1443Hadrian_RICIII_2411.jpg
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 1195
okidoki
204Hadrian__RIC759.jpg
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 collection
1 commentsokidoki
1696Hadrian_RIC_2402A.jpg
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
6h
okidoki
471Hadrian_RIC777.jpg
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
h
okidoki
1440Hadrian_RICIII_2384.jpg
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
6h
3 commentsokidoki
246Hadrian__RIC772.JPG
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
h
okidoki
1529Hadrian_RIC2370.jpg
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 collection
1 commentsokidoki
1284Hadrian_RIC743.jpg
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
6h
okidoki
157Hadrian__RIC743.jpg
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.
1 commentsokidoki
123Hadrian__RIC779D.jpg
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
h
2 commentsokidoki
1433Hadrian_RICIII2277.jpg
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
6h
okidoki
1121Hadrian_RIC764.jpg
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
6h
okidoki
1069Hadrian_RIC764.jpg
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
6h
okidoki
1663Hadrian_RIC2266_var__eagis.jpg
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
6h
okidoki
1460Hadrian_RICIII_2266.jpg
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
6h
okidoki
444Hadrian_RIC758.jpg
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
6h
okidoki
1444Hadrian_RICIII_2263.jpg
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
6h
okidoki
66Hadrian__RIC750.jpg
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
6h
okidoki
1677Hadrian_RIC_2255.jpg
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
6h
1 commentsokidoki
1628Hadrian_RIC_2253_var_.jpg
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
6h
okidoki
109Hadrian__RIC785.jpg
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
h
okidoki
1210Hadrian_RIC763.jpg
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 Aelius
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766Hadrian_RIC763.JPG
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 Aelius
okidoki
1493Hadrian_RIC_III_2154.jpg
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
6h
okidoki
1514Hadrian_RIC2140.jpg
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
6h
2 commentsokidoki
1457Hadrian_RICIII_2134.jpg
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
6h
1 commentsokidoki
983Hadrian_RIC760.jpg
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
6h
2 commentsokidoki
687Hadrian_RIC757.jpg
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
6h
okidoki
83Hadrian_RIC754e.jpg
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
h
okidoki
257Hadrian__RIC740f.JPG
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
h
okidoki
1621Hadrian_RIC_1969~1.jpg
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
12h
okidoki
1108Hadrian_RIC935var_.jpg
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 296
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1577Hadrian_RIc--.jpg
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
6h
1 commentsokidoki
865Hadrian_RIC918.jpg
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
6h
okidoki
1086Hadrian_RIC956.jpg
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
6h
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1695Hadrian_RIC_1866.jpg
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
12h
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499Hadrian_RIC952.jpg
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
h
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582Hadrian_RIC950.JPG
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
12h
okidoki
1474Hadrian_RICIII_1704.jpg
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 Collection
okidoki
398Hadrian_RIC943var_.jpg
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
h
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484Hadrian_RIC941.jpg
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
6h
okidoki
1619Hadrian_RIC_1769.jpg
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.
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558Hadrian_RIC888.jpg
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
6h
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1358Hadrian_RIC884.jpg
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
12h
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205Hadrian__RIC884.jpg
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
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1656Hadrian_RIC_1704.jpg
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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854Hadrian_RIC858.jpg
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
6h
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1541Hadrian_RIC1650.jpg
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
12h
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1570Hadrian_RIC_1610.jpg
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
12h
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1618Hadrian_RIC_1609.jpg
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
6h
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735Hadrian_RIC840.jpg
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 collection
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1463Hadrian_RICIII_1452.jpg
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
6h
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1178Hadrian_RIC782.jpg
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
6h
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770Hadrian_RIC706~0.jpg
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.
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1523Hadrian_RIC1282pl.jpg
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.
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1527Hadrian_RIC_1271.jpg
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 collection
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1441Hadrian_RICIII_1260.jpg
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
6h
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918Hadrian_RIC712.jpg
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
12h
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1714Hadrian_RIC_1228.jpg
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
12h
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1735Hadrian_RIC__1214v_.jpg
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 1997
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855Hadrian_RIC706.jpg
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
12h
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661Hadrian_RIC711.jpg
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
12h
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1270Hadrian_RIC968.jpg
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.
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152Hadrian__RIC970.jpg
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.
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1217Hadrian_RIC969.JPG
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.
6h
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1416Hadrian_RICIII979.jpg
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.
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427Hadrian_RIC969.jpg
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
6h
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1629Hadrian_RIC_971.jpg
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
6h
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1442Hadrian_RICIII__870_cf.jpg
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
6h
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1087Hadrian_RIC636.jpg
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
6h
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864Hadrian_RIC636.jpg
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)
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67Hadrian__RIC636.jpg
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
h
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168Hadrian__RIC637.jpg
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.
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571Hadrian_RIC632.JPG
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
6h
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1150Hadrian_RIC635.jpg
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
6h
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1128Hadrian_RIC651.jpg
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
6h
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466Hadrian_RIC650.JPG
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
h
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125Hadrian__RIC638.jpg
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
6h
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1686Hadrian_RIC_738.jpg
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
6h
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239Hadrian__RIC631_.jpg
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
6h
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524Hadrian_RIC645.jpg
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
6h
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460Hadrian_RIC645.jpg
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.
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590Hadrian_RIC612.jpg
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.
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492Hadrian_RIC611.jpg
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
12h
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1580Hadrian_RIC_661C2.jpg
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.
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