Lot 231
Hadrian. Gold Aureus (7.40 g) AD 117-138. Mint of Rome struck AD 124-8. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, laureate bust facing right, with slight drapery on left shoulder. Reverse:. COS III, Hadrian on horse prancing left, raising his right head and holding a spear (RIC 188 var.; Calicó 1229 (this reverse die); Biaggi 596 var.; BMC p. 294, note 439). Fine Style, with a very rare reverse type, an impressive coin. Attractively toned over lustre. NGC graded AU*, Strike 5/5 Surface 4/5, Fine Style. Value $15,000 - UP
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