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Hadrian, AD 117-138. VF

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Coins: Ancient Start Price:3,400.00 USD Estimated At:7,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
Hadrian, AD 117-138. VF
Hadrian, AD 117-138. Gold Aureus originally minted at Rome, AD 125-128, mounted in a modern 18-karat necklace with pendant bezel. Laureate head right of Hadrian with slight drapery on shoulder. Reverse: She-wolf left, suckling twins. RIC 193. Some minor marks and scratches here and there. Choice Very Fine. .

Eminently wearable, the mount is signed "JOBIN" and is fashioned in an ancient Roman/Ottoman manner, ornately pierced. The ancient aureus is held by its bezel mount and six prongs. The length of the chain is 23¼ inches and the total weight is 38.77 grams .
Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000.

Provenance: Ex Stack's 10 I 11 sale, lot 140.