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LOT 2653
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Hadrian - Felicitas AE Sestertius 121 A.D.
Rome mint. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG legend with laureate bust right. Rev: PONT MAX TR POT COS III legend with Felicitas standing left holding caduceus and cornucopia; S - C across fields. Near extremely fine.(26.19 grams.).
Provenance
Ex UK private collection.
Literature
RIC 563; BMC 1153; Sear 3623.
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LOT 2653
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Hadrian - Felicitas AE Sestertius
Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)
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