WTS: Roman Empire: ca. 117-138 AD bronze sestertius of Hadrian (NGC Ch VF; 4/5, 4/5, Fine Style)

Roman Empire: ca. 117-138 AD bronze sestertius of Hadrian

The Roman Emperor Hadrian ruled from 117 to 138 AD and is perhaps best known as the namesake of Hadrian's Wall in Britain.

NGC Ch VF; Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5, Fine Style. Cert. #6159372-003.

Ex-Ira and Larry Goldberg Auctioneers, Auction 126, Lot 813, 15 February 2022.

Original Goldberg auction description:

"Hadrian. Æ Sestertius (24.71 g), AD 117-138. Rome, ca. AD 134-138. Laureate and draped bust of Hadrian right. Reverse: Emperor standing right, holding roll, clasping hands with Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus. RIC 805. Pleasing uniform chocolate brown patina, reverse slightly off center. Very Fine. Estimated Value $350 - UP. Ex CNG Auction 209, lot 360."

I purchased this coin raw in the Goldberg auction and submitted it to NGC myself. I was pleased when they awarded it the "Fine Style" designation, no doubt for the handsome portrait of Hadrian on the obverse.

Asking $550, postpaid insured to US addresses. PayPal, check, or money order.

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