Ancient Coins

Hadrian, Sestertius, 129-130, laureate and draped bust right, rev. ship right with Triton figurehead and five rowers, two standards by helmsman, 27.79g (RIC II 1291; BMC 1402; RCV 3596). Good very fine, brown patina with some light surface deposits £600-£800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Roman Sestertii, The Property of a Gentleman.

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Reportedly V.J.E. Ryan Collection, Part V, Glendining Auction, 2-3 April 1952, lot 2519 (part)