The North Yorkshire Moors Collection of British Coins formed by Marvin Lessen Part I

Hadrian (117-138), As, Rome, 119-21, laureate bust right, drapery on shoulder, rev. pont max tr pot cos iii, Britannia seated facing, holding sceptre, shield at right, britannia in exergue, 12.12g (RIC 577b; C 197; Sear 3676; S 637A). Surfaces somewhat rough, otherwise fine, green patina, rare £90-120

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The North Yorkshire Moors Collection of British Coins.

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Provenance: Bt CNG September 1996.

This is the first representation of Britannia on Roman coinage and commemorates victories in Britain over the Brigantes in the early years of Hadrian’s reign