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Roman Empire. Hadrian. Sestertius 134-138, Æ 28.69g.

Currency:CHF Category:Coins & Paper Money / Coins: Ancient Start Price:6,000.00 CHF Estimated At:7,500.00 CHF
Roman Empire. Hadrian. Sestertius 134-138, Æ 28.69g.
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The Roman Empire. Hadrian, 117–138. Sestertius 134-138, Æ 28.69g. HADRIANVS–AVG COS III P P Bare-headed and draped bust l. Rev. AEGYPTOS Egypt reclining l., holding sistrum and resting l. elbow on basket of fruits; in front, ibis. In exergue, S C. C 116 var. (corn ears instead of fruits). BMC 1692 note var. RIC 838h. A magnificent portrait of superb style work of a very skilled master engraver. Attractive dark green patina with some scratches on reverse, otherwise about extremely fine / good very fine