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    Ancient Roman AE Sestertius of Emperor Hadrian / Good Luck

    Ancient Roman AE Sestertius of Emperor Hadrian / Good Luck

    $340 (approx conversion from £275)

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    About this item

    This is an ancient Roman AE Sestertius, of Emperor Hadrian, minted in Rome between 119 - 121 AD 

    Obverse: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P "Hadrian, emperor (Augustus), consul for the third time and father of the nation" laureate bust right.

    Reverse: FELICITAS AVG / S - C "The good fortune of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate." Felicitas holding branch and large caduceus.

    A wonderful ancient coin with a nice patina, VF/VF+ condition

    CULTURE: ROMAN

    DENOMINATION: Sestertius (1/4 of a denarius)

    MATERIAL: AE (Orichalcum)

    DATE: 117 - 138 AD (minted at Rome in 136 AD)

    SIZE: 33mm diameter

    WEIGHT: 27.75 grams

    ATTRIBUTION:  RIC 750, RIC² 2255

    PROVENANCE: Private collection. Cologne, Germany.

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    Additional Information

    Code

    11834 (AB-66480)

    Period

    Pre 1600, Ancient, Roman

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