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Sabina, wife of Hadrian, AD 117-138. Gold Aureus (7.16 g) minted at Rome, c. AD 128-137

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Coins: Ancient Start Price:2,400.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
Sabina, wife of Hadrian, AD 117-138. Gold Aureus (7.16 g) minted at Rome, c. AD 128-137
Sabina, wife of Hadrian, AD 117-138. Gold Aureus (7.16 g) minted at Rome, c. AD 128-137. Draped bust right of Sabina with her hair coiled on back of head behind tiara. Reverse: Vesta seated left on throne, holding palladium and scepter. RIC 413(a) [as Rare]; C. 84. NGC graded Ch XF; Strike 5/5; Surface 3/5; Fine Style. .

The reverse of this lovely aureus is anepigraphic, or without inscription. The portraiture displayed by the master celator is particularly delicate and appealing .
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.

Provenance: The Durant Collection.