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LOT 2652
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Hadrian - Fortuna-Concordia AE Sestertius 137 A.D.
Rome mint. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P legend with laureate and draped bust right. Rev: FORTVNA AVG legend with Fortuna-Concordia standing left holding patera and cornucopia; S - C across fields. Near extremely fine.(27.66 grams.).
Provenance
Ex UK private collection.
Literature
Sear 3600 variant (bust type).
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LOT 2652
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Hadrian - Fortuna-Concordia AE Sestertius
Estimate £800 - 1,000€930 - 1,160 (for guidance only)$1,080 - 1,350 (for guidance only)
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