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0035 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 117 AD Concordia Reference.
RIC cf535b; BMC cf1104; Strack cf502; Banti 145; RIC 35

Bust A4 with Balteus strap

Obv. IMP CAES DIVI TRAIAN AVG F TRAIAN HADRIAN OPT AVG GER,
Laureate bare bust with drapery, and balteus

Rev DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS P P, CONCORDIA and S C in field
Concordia seated left on throne, holding out patera and resting on a figure of Spes; cornucopia under throne

24.78 gr
35 mm
6h

When he became emperor following the death of Trajan in 117 AD, questions immediately arose regarding the validity of Hadrian's succesion. Although it is clear from Hadrian's early career and marriage to Sabina (Trajan's grand-niece) that the emperor brought his young kinsman within the imperial court, Trajan, unlike Nerva before, made no move to adopt Hadrian formally, instead possibly preferring others. This fact prompted Hadrian, in the early days of his reign to emphasize his legitimacy to the succession. Hadrian declared Trajan divus and ordered his ashes installed in the Column of his newly complete Forum. Trajan's name and titles were incorporated into the new imperial nomenclature, a privilege reserved solely for legitimate heirs. At the same time, coins were struck to associate the new reign with the previous administration and declare a peaceful transferral of power. The legend DAC PARTHICO (in the dedicatory dative), clearly refers to Trajan, while the Concordia reverse type (to date, uncommon with the addition of Spes), emphasized by the inclusion of CONCORDIA in the exergue, demonstrated Hadrian's potential willingness for the time to continue Trajan's policies, thereby insuring continued political harmony, something which disintegrated as Hadrian's reign progressed.1 commentsokidoki05/01/16 at 11:28Kained but Able: Love the heroism of the early Hadrianic bust and t...

3828 PHOENICIA, Tripolis Hadrian AE 25 117 AD Astarte standing.Reference,
RPC III, 3828; Rouvier 1694; BMC 45

Obv. ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΚΑΙСΑΡ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟС ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС
Laureate head of Hadrian, r., with drapery on shoulder

Rev. ΤΡΙΠΟΛƐΙΤΩΝ ΗΚΥ (HKY Date Issue Year 428=117 AD)
Turreted Astarte standing with foot on prow, r., holding long stylis, raising dress with l. hand

11.74 gr
25mm
12h

ex.
Auctiones eAuction 47, Lot 85 2016
CNG 247, Lot: 252. 2011
1 commentsokidoki04/29/16 at 10:44quadrans: Interesting and nice piece..

3159 Hadrian Denarius 117-30 AD Genius standing Eastern mintReference.
RIC III, 3159; RIC -; Strack-; BMCRE pg. 379, 22, pl. 69, 20 (same dies) Paris.

Bust A1

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P,
Laureate head

Rev. COS III
Genius standing left, holding patera, over altar, and cornucopia

2.57 gr
17 mm
6h1 commentsokidoki04/24/16 at 18:29Mat: Very nice, like the portrait

5738 EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian Drachm 129-30 AD Athena standing with OwlReference.
Emmett 923.14; RPC III, 5738/10; Köln 1007

Issue L IΔ = year 14

Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ - ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ СƐΒ
Laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian, r., seen from rear.

Rev. LΙ Δ
Athena standing facing, head l., holding owl and shield

26.60 gr
35 mm
11h1 commentsokidoki04/22/16 at 20:28David Atherton: Good eye appeal with that one.

0033 Hadrian Dupondius Roma 117 AD Trajan and Hadrian vis-à-visReference.
RIC II, 537b; C.524; Strack 500; RIC 33

Bust B1

Obv. IMP CAES DIVI TRAIAN AVG F TRAIAN HADRIAN OPT AVG GER
Radiate, cuirassed with exposed upper part of breastplate with balteus strap

Rev. DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS P P in ex.S C
Trajan and Hadrian, standing holding a globe between them, and each holding a volumen.

14.40 gr
27.30 mm
6h2 commentsokidoki04/15/16 at 06:24imperator: Verry rare , you see this coin more in denarius 8-...

1398 Hadrian Denarius Roma, 130-38 AD Galley leftReference. rare.
RIC II, 239; C. 651; Strack 235; RIC 1398

Bust A2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Laureate head

Rev. FELICITATI AVG
Galley left with pilot under arch of stern and rowers

3.20 gr
18 mm
6h3 commentsokidoki04/07/16 at 10:58David Atherton: Fantastic coin!

3083 Hadrian Denarius 117-30 AD Seven stars Eastern MintReference. very rare
RIC 3083 pl. C. - . BMC - (cf. S. 380, 26-27 and Taf. 70, 4 und 6). Strack - (cf. Taf. XVIII, *50).

Bust A2

Obv: HADRIAИVS AVGVSTVS P. (SIC)
Laureate head with drapery

Rev: COS III.
Seven stars (septentriones) within crescent.

3.03 gr
19 mm
h1 commentsokidoki04/07/16 at 03:00NORMAN K: Very nice find.

6532 EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian Nome Obol 126-27 AD Head of young HorusReference.
Emmett 1231.11; RPC III, 6532

Issue Pelusion

Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ СΕΒ
Laureate head of Hadrian, r., drapery on l. shoulder

Rev. ΠΗΛΟΥ, L ΙΑ
Head of young Horus of Mount Kasion/Zeus Kasios, wearing taenia and hem-hem crown, right

4.29 gr
18 mm
h1 commentsokidoki03/31/16 at 22:49Mat: Neat coin

5019 EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian Drachm 117-18 AD quadriga of elephantsReference.
RPC III, 5019/8; Emmett 961.2; Milne 846

Issue L B = year 2

Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙС ΤΡΑΙΝΟС (sic) ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС
Laureate head of Hadrian, r., drapery on l. shoulder.

Rev. L B
Emperor (Hadrian) standing in elephant quadriga, r., laureate-headed, wearing toga, holding eagle-tipped sceptre and branch

17.15 gr
34 mm
h1 commentsokidoki03/29/16 at 18:25manpace: Gorgeous!

3004 Hadrian Denarius 124-28 AD Eagle left Eastern mintReference,
Cf. RIC II 191 (different obverse legend); cf. BMCRE 442 (same); cf. RSC 430 (same)

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate head right, draped on left shoulder.

Rev. COS III
Eagle standing on thunderbolt, head turned left

2.34 gr
18 mm
h1 commentsokidoki03/22/16 at 11:38David Atherton: Interesting style!

0338 Hadrian Quinarius Roma 119-23 AD VictoryReference.
RIC 338; Strack 130; RIC II, 108b; C. 1137

Bust A4

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate bare bust with drapery

Rev. P M TR P COS III
Victory seated left, holding wreath and palm.

0.98 gr
14 mm
6h2 commentsokidoki03/19/16 at 18:40okidoki: thx needs more cleaning though

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. 429.2 commentsokidoki03/17/16 at 06:34Pharsalos: Very interesting cuirass, never seen the thunderbo...

1573 Hadrian Denarius Roma 130-38 AD GalliaReference.
Strack 320 ; RIC II, 324 C. 1247; BMCRE 878; RIC III, 1573

Bust A2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P.
Laureate head with drapery

Rev. RESTITVTORI GALLIAE
Hadrian standing right, holding scroll, and raising up kneeling Gallia

3.09 gr
18 mm
6h1 commentsokidoki02/26/16 at 20:35Legatus: Nice and interesting Oki

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
6h1 commentsokidoki02/08/16 at 15:44Jay GT4: Great reverse!

1380 Hadrian, Cistophorus CARIA, Mylasa Zeus Karios Reference.
RPC III, 1380/3; Metcalf Type 42, BM-1063, C-274 (citing BM, 100 Fr.), RIC-495; Pinder 51.

Obv. HADRIANVS - AVGVSTVS P P
Head bare right

Rev. COS - III
Zeus Karios standing front, holding spear and shield, both of which rest on ground; in front of the shield an eagle on a curving pedestal.

10.50 gr
25 mm
6h

Ex HJB 2016, Gemini III, 29 Jan. 2007, lot 373; CNG 70, 21 Sep. 2005, lot 995

Note.
Unusual image of a local Carian form of Zeus, which appears nowhere else in ancient coinage or ancient art. Very rare: only two specimens known to Metcalf. Our coin shares its obverse die with Metcalf's specimen 192, but is from a new reverse die. Apparently overstruck on a PAX cistophorus of Augustus, RPC-2203: the AX of PAX and the outline of Pax's lower body is faintly visible in reverse left field to the right of the C of COS, and above Zeus' head we can probably make out a leaf and two berries from the wreath encircling the original reverse type. The curious triangular indentation at 5 o'clock on obverse edge may be the lower corner of an IMP VES AVG countermark that had been applied to the cistophorus of Augustus and that was largely filled in when the coin was restruck for Hadrian.1 commentsokidoki02/07/16 at 18:03quadrans: Hmm Interesting specimen..

0204 Hadrian Denarius Roma 119-23 AD ConcordiaReference.
Strack 61 var.; RIC II 118; BMCRE 260; RSC 255a; RIC 204

Bust A4

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate bare bust with drapery

Rev . P M TR P COS III, CONCORD in exergue,
Concordia seated left, resting her left arm on a statuette of Spes and holding a patera with her right hand, Cornucopia below.

3.39 gr
20 mm
6h1 commentsokidoki02/07/16 at 17:51Mat: Wonderful reverse

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
6h3 commentsokidoki02/06/16 at 10:35Charles S: interesting reverse

3688 SYRIA Antioch. Hadrian Tetradrachm 118 AD Eagle Reference.
RPC III, 3688; Prieur 156; McAlee 533

Issue Cos II

ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΘΕ ΤΡΑ ΠΑΡ ΥΙ ΘΕ ΝΕΡ ΥΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС СΕΒ
Laureate and cuirassed bust of Hadrian, right.

Rev. ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ ΥΠΑΤ Β
Eagle with wings spread standing facing on leg and thigh of animal, head left.

13.26 gr
25 mm
6h1 commentsokidoki02/06/16 at 04:59quadrans: Nice coin and very nice bust..

4029 JUDAEA, Gaza Hadrian 132-33 AD Io and Tyche Reference.
RPC III, 4029/12; De Saulcy 5; BMC 25; Cop. - Lindgren- - ANS.920

Issue Year 4 = 193

Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС С
Laureate and draped bust of Hadrian, right seen from rear.

Rev. ΕΙW ΓΑΖΑ
Below, mem; Δ ΕΠI ΓP; Io, in long dress, standing r., and City-goddess, in long dress, turreted and holding cornucopia in her l. hand, clasping hands

12.88 gr
26 mm
12h

Note.
Hadrian visited Gaza more than once, and it was upon such a visit in AD 128 that an additional reckoning date, that of the επιδημία (imperial visit), was added. During one of his trips the great temple of Zeus-Marnas may have been founded, as it first appears on the coins of Hadrian.1 commentsokidoki02/06/16 at 04:56quadrans: Nice piece.. Laughing

3184 Hadrian, Denarius 117-130 AD, Egypt Eastern Mint Reference.
RIC III, 3184; Strack *61 var.; cf RIC II, 297

Bust A+

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Bare head

Rev. AEGYPTOS
Egypt reclining left, before ibis holding sistrum

2.73 gr
18 mm
6h1 commentsokidoki01/30/16 at 16:54Jay GT4: Very nice

0075 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 117 AD FortunaReference.
RIC II, 541a; BMCRE 1110; Cohen 751; Banti 409; RIC 75; Strack 505

Bust B1 with Balteus strap

Obv. IMP CAES DIVI TRA PARTH F DIVI NER NEP TRAIANO HADRIANO AVG
Laureate, cuirassed with exposed upper part of breastplate visible with balteus strap

Rev. PONT MAX TR POT COS FORT RED/S C in two lines in exergue
Fortuna, seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia.

28.43 gr
34 mm
6h3 commentsokidoki01/27/16 at 17:38imperator: Great one Very Happy

0750 Hadrian As Roma 124-27 AD Tyche of AntiochReference.
RPC III, 3756; RIC 750; BMCRE 1350; cf. Cohen 401; McAlee 544; Strack 622;

Bust D2

Issue Orichalcum coinage struck at Rome for circulation in Syria; Asses

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate and cuirassed bust of Hadrian, viewed from back

Rev. COS III S C in field
Tyche of Antioch seated on rocks, l., holding in her r. hand ears of wheat and poppy-head; at her feet, river-god Orontes swimming l., looking r.

7.61 gr
24 mm
6h3 commentsokidoki01/20/16 at 21:24ancientdave: Very nice example of a scarce issue!

1472A Hadrian, Cistophorus Uncertain mint in Asia Minor 138 AD Bundle of six grain earsReference.
RPC III, 1472A; RIC 480; Pinder 88; BMCRE p. 391; cf Metcalf 93

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P.
Bare head right.

Rev. COS III.
Bundle of six grain ears, pellet in middle.

8.58 gr
27 mm
6h1 commentsokidoki01/16/16 at 10:44David Atherton: Fantastic coin!

0545 Hadrian Denarius Roma 119-23 AD Roma Reference.
Strack 121; RIC 545, plate ; C. 1104

Bust C2

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG.
Laureate, draped bust viewed from side

Rev. P M TR P COS III.
Roma seated left on cuirass, holding spear and Victory, shield with quiver behind.

3.26 gr
19 mm
12h

Note.
This die from C2 bust has been recut from a A1 bust1 commentsokidoki01/13/16 at 17:11Mat: One of your best with a bust type I have never see...

0157 Hadrian AS Roma 118 AD Legionary eagle between two standardsReference.
RIC II, 546; C. 1182; Strack 518 var.; RIC III, 157

Bust B1 with Balteus strap

Obv. IMP CAES DIVI TRA PARTH F DIVI NER NEP TRAIANO HADRIANO AVG
Laureate, cuirassed with exposed upper part of breastplate visible with balteus strap

Rev. PONT MAX TR POT COS II; S C in exergue.
Legionary eagle between two standards

12.01 gr
27 mm
6h1 commentsokidoki01/10/16 at 21:36quadrans: Hmmm Another nice bust..

Seleukid King of Syria. Antioch on the Orontes. Antiochos VI Dionysos.144-142 BC. Serrate AEReference.
SC 2007a; HGC 9, 1048.

Obv.
Radiate and diademed head of Antiochos VI right

Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΛNTIOXOY in two lines above, EΠIΦANOYΣ ΔIONYΣOY in two lines below, ΣTA above panther's back.
Panther standing left, with broken spear in jaws; to right, cornucopia to right.

4.79 gr
17 mm2 commentsokidoki01/10/16 at 21:35quadrans: Very nice and interesting specimen..

0675 Hadrian AS Roma 119-123 AD Pax Reference.
RIC II, 616; Strack 575; C. 1142; RIC III, 675

Bust C1

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate, draped bust, viewed from front

Rev. P M TR P COS III; in field SC
Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopia.

12.24 gr
27 mm
6h1 commentsokidoki01/10/16 at 21:33quadrans: Nice bust of Hadrian ..

5762 EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian Obol 129-30 AD UraeusReference.
Emmett 1170.14; RPC III, 5762; Köln 1022

Issue L IΔ = year 14

Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ - ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ СƐΒ
Laureate head of Hadrian r., drapery on l. shoulder.

Rev. L ΙΔ
Serpent (Uraeus) erect, l., crowned with disc and horns

5.17 gr
20 mm
12h1 commentsokidoki12/31/15 at 11:27quadrans: Nice coin..

3057 Hadrian Denarius 117-30 AD Minerva Eastern mintReference.
Strack *36; cf RIC 331; RIC III, 3057

Bust A1

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P
Laureate head

Rev. COS III
Minerva, helmeted, draped, advancing right, leveling javelin and holding shield

3.27 gr
19 mm
6h2 commentsokidoki12/29/15 at 08:45okidoki: Thank you Curtis

1386 Hadrian, Cistophorus SARDIS Lydia Cult statue of Kore Reference.
RIC II 510; Metcalf 47; RSC 279; RPC III, 1386/18

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P
Bare head Right.

Rev. COS III
Cult statue of Kore standing facing; stalk of grain to left, stalk of grain and poppy to right.

9.98 gr
27 mm
12h2 commentsokidoki12/27/15 at 17:53v-drome: nice!!! Amazing portrait and interesting design

5160 EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian Tetradrachm 118-19 AD ZeusReference.
Emmett 903.3; cf Dattari 1500; RPC III, 5160; Milne 905

Issue L Γ = year 3

Obv .ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙС ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟС ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС СƐΒ
laureate head of Hadrian, r., drapery on l. shoulder; to r., star

Rev. L Γ = year 3
Draped bust of Zeus, r., with taenia

12.73 gr
23 mm
12h2 commentsokidoki12/24/15 at 07:59David Atherton: Nice tet!

1591 Hadrian Denarius Roma 130-38 AD Mars Reference.
Strack 250; RIC II, 255c; BMCRE 675; C. 951b; ; RIC 1591

Bust C2+

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

Rev. MARTI
Mars standing left holding spear and shield.

3.43 gr
18 mm
6h

Notes.
Mar[ti]s Ultor = Mars the Avenger
rare 1 specimen in Reka Devnia hoard1 commentsokidoki12/03/15 at 15:08Mat: Beautiful!

1461A Hadrian, Cistophorus Uncertain mint in Asia Minor. 128 AD Five grain ears tied in a bundleReference.
RPC III, 1461A; cf Metcalf 107; RIC II 518 var. (six grain ears); Metcalf, Cistophori -; Pinder 87 var. (same); BMCRE pg. 391, note var. (same); RSC 441 var. (same).

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P
Laureate head right.

Rev. COS III
bundle of five grain stalks splayed

10.65 gr
26 mm
6h

note.
Ex
Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün
Auction 66 2015 Lot 134

Ex. Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH
Auction 153 2009 Lot 8735
Ex. CNG 2004
Sale: CNG 66, Lot: 14884 commentsokidoki11/22/15 at 20:36David Atherton: Beautiful example.

KINGS OF MACEDON. Kassander (316-297 BC). Ae 1/4 or 1/2 Unit. Uncertain mint in Macedon.Reference. Unrecorded Fraction
Cf. SNG Copenhagen 1163; SNG Alpha Bank -.

Obv: Helmet with nose and cheek guards right.
Rev: BAΣIΛEΩΣ / KAΣΣANΔΡOΥ.
Spear head right.

1.60 g.
13 mm.1 commentsokidoki11/12/15 at 23:01Enodia: interesting martial type... helmet and spear, no s...

3349 CILICIA, Aegeae. Hadrian. Tetradrachm 133-34 AD Eagle Reference.
RPC III, 3349; Prieur 721; SNG France 2230-32; SNG Levante 1719.

Issue Year 180 (ΠΡ)

Obv. ΑΥΤΟΑΡ ΚΑΙΣ ΤΡΑΙΑ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟ ΣΒ ΠΠ
laureate, cuirassed bust right, seen from front, fold of cloak on front shoulder / AIGEAIWN ETOYS .PP., eagle standing front, head right, on harpe, goat in ex..

Rev. ΑΙΓΕΑΙΩΝ ΕΤΟΥΣ.ΠΡ
Eagle standing facing on harpe, head right; in exergue, goat kneeling right.

14.06 gr
27 mm
6h2 commentsokidoki11/07/15 at 21:43Matt Inglima: Gorgeous!

Anonymous, As, Rome, 157/156 BC Janus I Galley I Roma After 211 BC.Reference.
BMC 217; Crawford 56/2.; Sydenham 143

Obv:
Laureate and bearded head of Janus above, I.

Rev: Prow of galley right; above, I. below, ROMA

29.87 gr
33 mm2 commentsokidoki11/07/15 at 09:33okidoki: ok thx

5792 EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian Drachm 131-32 AD Nilus HippoReference.
Emmett 1017.16; RPC III, 5792

Issue L Iς = year 16

Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ - ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ СƐΒ
Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.

Rev. L IϚ
Nilus seated left on rocks leaning on hippopotamus, holding cornucopiae right and reed in left hand.

25.38 gr
35 mm
7h1 commentsokidoki11/07/15 at 07:25quadrans: Nice piece

5789 EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian Tetradrachm 131-32 AD SarapisReference.
RPC III, 5789; cf Emmett 892.16; Köln 1044; Dattari (Savio) 1477; K&G 32.514

Issue L IϚ = year 16

Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ - ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑ СƐΒ
laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian, r., seen from behind

Rev. L ΙϚ (year 16)
Sarapis seated left on ornate throne decorated with crowning Nikai, extending right hand over seated Cerberus, holding long scepter in left.

13.09 gr
24.50 mm
12h3 commentsokidoki11/03/15 at 10:13Charles S: really nice portrait

5768 EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian Tetradrachm 130-31 AD Hadrian-AlexandriaReference.
RPC III, 5768; Emmett 845.15; Köln 1026; Dattari 1268.

Issue L IE = year 15

Obv. AVT KAI TPAI ADPIA CEB
Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right

Rev. L-IE
Hadrian standing to left holding scepter receiving corn ears from Alexandria

12.16 gr
25 mm
12 h

Note.
Struck to commemorate the emperor’s visit to Alexandria in AD 130. It was during this visit that Hadrian’s favorite, the Bithynian youth Antinous, drowned in the Nile.
Ex CNG Auction 322, 20142 commentsokidoki11/03/15 at 10:10Charles S: Excellent acquisition !

5895 EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian Drachm 133-34 AD Isis Pharia Reference.
Emmett 1002.18; RPC III, 5895; Köln 1121-2; Dattari (Savio) 1768; K&G 32.588

Issue L IH = year 18

Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙС ΤΡΑΙΑΝ - ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС СƐΒ
Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.

Rev. L IH
Isis Pharia, holding billowing sail, sailing right before the Pharos of Alexandria, which is surmounted by a statue and two Tritons.

22.63 gr
33 mm
h1 commentsokidoki11/02/15 at 18:58Charles S: I just love that reverse

1361 Hadrian, Cistophorus IONIA Smyrna two Nemeses standingReference.
RIC 507; Metcalf Type 32; RSC 326; BMC 1074; Pinder 82; RPC III, 1361/27

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P
Bare head right

Rev. COS III
The two Nemeses standing facing, heads turned toward each other, both holding out a fold of her dress with right hand, [the left holding a bridle in left hand], the right holding a cubit rule

10.77 gr
26 mm
6h1 commentsokidoki11/02/15 at 13:43quadrans: Nice Cistophorus.. Smile

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
h1 commentsokidoki10/31/15 at 12:34Charles S: Excellent!

0450 Hadrian Sestertius Roma 119-23 AD ORBIS TERRARVMReference. Rare
RIC II, 594b; Spink 3637 var C. 1285; Banti 678; Strack 559; RIC 450

Bust A2

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III
Laureate head with drapery

Rev. RESTITVTORI ORBIS TERRARVM in ex. S C
Orbis, towered and holding globe, kneeling right, and being raised by Hadrian holding scroll and standing left

24.23 gr
mm
h2 commentsokidoki10/31/15 at 10:11Charles S: very nice and impressive

Kingdom of Thrace, Lysimachos, 305 - 281 B.C., Portrait of Alexander the GreatReference. this is the only example of this type known to Forum; possibly unique
Unpublished variety; Meydancikkale - (cf. 2691, different controls, same engraver), Müller -, SNG Cop -, Thompson -, Black Sea Hoard -, Armenak -

Note. Thrace, Ainos (Enez, Turkey) mint, likely posthumous, c. 282 - 272 B.C

Obv.
diademed head of Alexander the Great wearing the horn of Ammon
.

Rev. BASILEWS LUSIMACOU
Athena enthroned left, holding Nike and resting left elbow on shield decorated with lion’s head, spear resting to her right; Î’Î‘Î£Î™Î›Î•Î©Î£ to right, Î›Î¥Î£Î™ÎœÎ‘ÎžÎŸÎ¥ crowned by Nike to left, monogram in inner left field, monogram in exergue

16.503 gr
28.6 mm
180o

Note.
Barry Murphy identified the mint for this coin as Ainos, noting, "Not the same dies or the same monograms, but clearly the same engraver as Meydicikkale 2691."

A subject ally of Athens, Aenus provided peltasts at the Battle of Sphacteria in 425 B.C. and sent forces to the Sicilian Expedition in 415. It was in the possession of Ptolemy Philopator in 222 B.C., of Philip V of Macedon in 200, of Lysimachos in 283, and later of Antiochus the Great, who lost it to the Romans in 185 B.C., whereupon the Romans declared Aenus a free city. It was still a free city in the time of Pliny the Elder.2 commentsokidoki10/30/15 at 10:59David Atherton: Just wow!

5140 EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian Tetradrachm 118-19 AD Athena Reference.
Emmett 884.3: RPC III, 5140/5, 5140; Köln 768. Ka/Ga 32.73;

Issue L Γ = year 3

Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙС ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟС ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС СƐΒ
Laureate head of Hadrian, r., drapery on l. shoulder

Rev. L Γ
helmeted bust of Athena, right, wearing aegis

13.15 gr
25 mm
12h1 commentsokidoki10/25/15 at 11:49Mat: I really like this one.

3260 CILICIA, Tarsus Hadrian Tridrachm 117-18 AD TycheReference.
RPC III, 3260/14; Prieur --; SNG France 1404; SNG Levante –.

Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΘΕ ΤΡΑ ΠΑΡ ΥΙ ΘΕ ΝΕΡ ΥΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟC CΕ
Laureate bust right, slight drapery

Rev. ΤΑΡϹΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩϹ
Tyche seated left on throne decorated with sphinx, holding palm frond and cornucopia; at feet, half-length figure of river-god Cydnus swimming left; all within wreath.

10.38 gr
25 mm
12 h

From the Olav E. Klingenberg Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 88 (14 September 2011), lot 1004.
Note from CNG
Most of the references do not distinguish the silver issues of Hadrian from Tarsus, but it is clear there are two distinct denominations. The heavier, at about 14 grams, is the traditional tetradrachm. The lighter, at slightly over 10 grams, is most likely a tridrachm.1 commentsokidoki10/22/15 at 04:19quadrans: Great coin..

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
12h1 commentsokidoki10/19/15 at 13:29Charles S: beautiful sestertius

0439 Hadrian Dupondius Roma 119-23 AD Moneta Reference.
RIC II, 600a; Strack 552; RIC 439

Bust A1

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III
Radiate head

Rev. MONETA AVGVSTI, S C in field
Moneta standing left holding scales and cornucopia

13.36 gr
27 mm
h1 commentsokidoki10/16/15 at 10:33FlaviusDomitianus: Interesting type, carried over from Domitian

2986 Hadrian Denarius 124-27 AD Aequitas-Moneta Eastern MintReference.
RIC III, 2986; Strack *12 same die pair

Bust A2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS
Laureate bust with drapery

Rev. COS III
Aequitas-Moneta standing left, wearing polos Crown, holding scales and cornucopia

3.31 gr
19 mm
h1 commentsokidoki10/11/15 at 10:24David Atherton: Good detail on the reverse.

0004 Hadrian Denarius Roma 117 AD Trajan and Hadrian vis-à-visReference.
Strack 1; RIC 4; C. 1009b; RIC II, 2

Bust A4

Obv. IMP CAES TRAIAN HADRIAN OPT AVG GER DAC.
Laureate bare bust with drapery

Rev. PARTHIC DIVI TRAIAN AVG F P M TR P COS P P
Trajan and Hadrian standing vis-à-vis, holding globe between them, and each holding a volumen.

3.12 gr
18 mm
6h3 commentsokidoki10/07/15 at 21:07quadrans: Very nice portrait

3091 CAPPADOCIA, Caesarea. Hadrian Didrachm 128-38 AD Helios on Mt ArgaeusReference.
RPC III, 3091/3; Metcalf 93b; Sydenham 266a.

Obv. ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС СΕΒΑСΤΟС
laureate head of Hadrian, right, with drapery on left shoulder. (aegis?)

Rev. ΥΠΑΤΟС Γ ΠΑΤΗΡ ΠΑΤΡ
Mt Argaeus surmounted by Helios standing left, holding globe in right, sceptre in left.

Note.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group 49 (17 March 1999), lot 992.

6.42 gr
20 mm
6 h.3 commentsokidoki10/07/15 at 21:05quadrans: Nice specimen

140-240 AD Brittisch trumpet headed broocheReference.
Hattatt 87

9.62 gr
48 x 14 mm2 commentsokidoki10/07/15 at 21:02quadrans: I agree very nice

140-240 AD Brittisch trumpet headed broocheReference.
Hattatt 87

9.62 gr
48 x 14 mm2 commentsokidoki10/01/15 at 01:05Jay GT4: Very nice

0746 Hadrian Dupondius Roma 124-28 AD PegasusReference.
RIC 658j; BMCR 1330; cf. Cohen 436 (no drapery); Strack 616; RIC 746

Bust A2

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS.
Radiate head with drapery

Rev. COS III S C
Pegasus right

14.38 gr
mm
h2 commentsokidoki09/30/15 at 03:58ancientdave: A great find! Love the patina!

3690 SYRIA Antioch. Hadrian Tetradrachm 119 AD Eagle Reference.
RPC III, 3690; Prieur 157; McAlee 535; BMC Galatia pg. 187, 304; SNG Copenhagen 205

Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΘΕ ΤΡΑ ΠΑΡ ΥΙ ΘΕ ΝΕΡ ΥΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС СΕΒ
Laureate and cuirassed bust of Hadrian, with paludamentum, r.

Rev. ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ ΥΠΑΤ Γ
eagle standing facing, head left, on leg of animal.

13.65 gr
26 mm
5h1 commentsokidoki09/16/15 at 12:23Mat: Great reverse

CARIA. Knidos. Ae (Circa 375-340 BC). Bo-, magistrate. Reference. Very rare
Ἐόβωλο[ς] Br. M. 87
Or: ΑΝΙΒΩ Journ. int. XI 267

SNG Copenhagen -; SNG von Aulock -; BMC -; Isegrim -; apparently unpublished.

Obv:
Head of Aphrodite right, with hair bound in sphendone.

Rev: BΩ / KNI.
Prow right.

1.32 gr.
12 mm.1 commentsokidoki09/10/15 at 14:32quadrans: Nice one...

0672 Hadrian AS Roma 119-123 AD Pax Reference.
RIC II, 616a; Strack 575; RIC III, 672

Bust A1

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate head

Rev. P M TR P COS III in field S-C
Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopia.

11.22 gr
27 mm
6h3 commentsokidoki09/04/15 at 07:02Charles S: Very nice

0092 Hadrian Denarius Roma 118 AD PietasReference.
Strack 31; RIC, 92; C.1026; BMC 46

Bust D1

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate, draped and cuirassed with drapery covering breastplate

Rev. P M TR P COS DES II
Pietas, veiled, standing left and raising right hand, PIE-TAS across fields.

3.37 gr
19 mm
6h2 commentsokidoki08/30/15 at 20:44David Atherton: Awesome coin.

PHRYGIA, Apameia. Circa 88-40 BC. Æ Andronikos, son of Alkios, magistrate. Reference.
HGC 7, 670; SNG Copenhagen 163; BMC 37–9.

Obv.
Helmeted bust of Athena right, wearing aegis.

Rev. ANÎ”PONIK[OÎ£]/[AÎ›KIOY] in two lines below
Eagle landing right on maeander pattern; star above, caps of the Dioskouroi flanking.

8.72 gr
22 mm
1h1 commentsokidoki08/28/15 at 18:41Matt Inglima: gorgeous!

5690 EGYPT, Alexandria. Hadrian obol 126-27 AD KalathosReference.
Emmett 1166.11; Dattari 1922; Köln 969; Milne --; RPC III, 5690/20

Issue L ΙΑ = year 11

Obv. AVT KAI TPAI ADRIA CEB,
Laureate head right, drapery on left shoulder.

Rev. L-IA
Kalathos with poppies and corn-ears; torch on either side

5.06 gr
19 mm
12h1 commentsokidoki08/28/15 at 14:47Mat: Wonderful catch

0968 Hadrian, Cistophorus BITHYNIA Koinon of Bithynia mint, TempleReference.
RPC III, 968; RIC II 461b; Metcalf, Cistophori, type B1; RSC 240b; Pinder 100

Issue Reverse legend includes COM BIT

Obv. IMP CAES TRA HADRIANO AVG P P
Laureate head right

Rev. COM - BIT (in field), ROM S P AVG (in entablature)
Octastyle temple on podium of three steps

10.52 gr
27 mm
6 h

Note.

The temple depicted is that of Roma and Augustus erected by the koinon of Bithynia at Nicomedia, of which no archaeological remains have been discovered.

Cistophori were produced in the name of the Commune Bithyniae only once, under Hadrian. The inscription on the frieze, reconstructed as ROM(ae) S(enatui) P(opulo) AVG(usto) and translated as "To Rome, the Senate, the People, and Augustus" tentatively identifies the building as a temple of Rome and Augustus at Nicomedia. No archaeological remains of this structure have as yet been found, and reconstructions of it are based entirely on the second century numismatic evidence. Both Tacitus and Dio Cassius report that in 19 BC Augustus did authorize the construction of a temple to Rome and himself at Pergamum, an event commemorated on his cistophori there. No such evidence for a temple at Nicomedia occurs earlier than this cistophorus.1 commentsokidoki08/26/15 at 16:48Charles S: superb !

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