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LOT 3113
Hadrian AR Quinarius. AD 117-138.
Rome mint; struck AD 120-121. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate bust to right with drapery on far shoulder / P M TR P COS III, Victory advancing to right holding palm and wreath. RIC II.3 331; BMCRE 223; RSC 1127. Very Fine. Within golden pendant ring.(1.86gr, 14mm, 8h.).
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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