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LOT 3085
Hadrian AR Denarius. AD 117-138.
Rome mint; struck AD 132-134. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, bare-headed and draped bust to left / CLEMENTIA AVG COS III P P, Clementia standing to left, holding patera and sceptre. RIC II.3 206. Near Extremely Fine. Darkly toned. Rare with left facing bust.(3.39gr, 18mm, 7h).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, collector.
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LOT 3085
Hadrian AR Denarius.
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
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