Hadrians haircut?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Okidoki, Nov 21, 2016.

  1. Okidoki

    Okidoki Well-Known Member

    According to seller obverse was tooled (recut) on his hair, i cant see it i would say its smoothed in fields
    if it's recut can you tell were it was done?

    "Some part of Hadrian’s hair recut, otherwise, good very fine. "


    Reference.
    RPC 3, 999; RG 48 var., SNG Copenhagen 327 var. and SNG von Aulock 287 var. (one pellet in pediment).

    Issue I. 3

    Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙС ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС СΕΒ
    Laureate head of Hadrian, right

    Rev. ΚΟΙ-ΝΟΝ ΒΕΙΘΥΝΙΑС
    Octastyle temple on podium of two steps; Three pellets in pediment

    6.73 gr
    22 mm
    6h

    Note.
    Nomos AG auction Obolos 6 Lot Lot 637
    725 P Hadrian RPC999.jpg
     
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  3. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    I don't remember seeing bangs before.
     
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  4. Okidoki

    Okidoki Well-Known Member

    bangs ? :D
     
  5. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    The hair down on the forehead.
     
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  6. Okidoki

    Okidoki Well-Known Member

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    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

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  8. Okidoki

    Okidoki Well-Known Member

    you might be right, i was looking at the back part of his hair, were hair stops it looks kinda angular
     
  9. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

    It impossible for me to be sure and I would've missed that aspect of the coin unless it was brought to my attention as you just did. But, I think Bing may be right too.
     
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  10. Ken Dorney

    Ken Dorney Yea, I'm Cool That Way...

    I knew I would be up against you bidding on this coin, but to your benefit I missed the entire auction!!! I lost out on one coin which sold for 750, I was prepared to bid 3,000. Ah well. I need to set alarms!
     
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