last buying 2017 hadrian a good 2018 all

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  1. ro1974

    ro1974 Well-Known Member

    Hadrian sestertius. Pretty green patina.

    Grade: F

    30.38 g, 34.3 x 34.5 mm.
    RIC 970; struck in Rome 138 AD.\

    OBV.: Laureate head of Hadrian right, HADRIANVS AVGVSTUS P P.
    REV.: Hilaritas standing left, holding long palm branch in right hand and cornucopia in left arm; on either side, a small figure reaching toward her, S/C in fields, HILARITAS PP, COS III in exergue.

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    And good 2018 all
     
    ro1974, Dec 30, 2017
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  3. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Nice! And I love the patina color.
     
    Bing, Dec 30, 2017
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  4. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    HUGE+HEAVY+GREEN = AWESOME!
     
    chrsmat71, Dec 30, 2017
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  5. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Nice
     
    randygeki, Dec 31, 2017
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  6. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

    My thoughts precisely!!:)
     
    Mikey Zee, Dec 31, 2017
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  7. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    Lovely coin with a beautiful patina! I love the sestertii from this era!
     
    Roman Collector, Dec 31, 2017
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  8. PlanoSteve

    PlanoSteve Well-Known Member

    Ah, there's no "F" about it - it's a "IRLA" (Read: I Really Like ALOT)

    Have a great 2018 to ALL!!!
     
    PlanoSteve, Dec 31, 2017
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  9. ro1974

    ro1974 Well-Known Member

    thanks all happpy New Year:)
     
    ro1974, Jan 1, 2018
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  10. GerardV

    GerardV Well-Known Member

    Yes, yes it does!
     
    GerardV, Jan 1, 2018
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  11. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    My 2018 begin for you as well as 2017 ended. The portrait is interesting (large nose). The reverse and color are exceptional. Congratulations.
     
    dougsmit, Jan 1, 2018
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  12. Ryro

    Ryro Trying to remove supporter status

    Hadrian the Hulk!!! You wouldn't like him when he gets angry:D
     
    Ryro, Jan 1, 2018
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  13. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    Lovely score ro!
     
    Jwt708, Jan 1, 2018
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