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LOT 3357
Hadrian AE Dupondius. Struck AD 119-circa mid 120. Rome mint.
IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III, radiate bust to right, slight drapery over far shoulder / SALVS PVBLICA, Salus standing to left, her right foot on globe, holding patera and rudder; S C across fields. RIC II.3 276; RIC II 604a. Very Fine.(13.38gr, 26mm, 5h.).
Provenance
From UK private collection.
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LOT 3357
Hadrian AE Dupondius.
Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$68 - 95 (for guidance only)
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