The Graham Collection of Roman Imperial Coins

Hadrian, Denarius, 130-3, laureate head right, rev. restitvtori africae, Hadrian standing left, holding volumen, about to raise Africa who is kneeling right, holding grain ears and wearing elephant skin headdress; between them, stalks of grain, 3.05g/6h (RIC II.3; 1569; RSC 1229; BMC 871-3). Area of smoothing at 1 o’clock, about very fine £60-£80

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Graham Collection of Roman Imperial Coins.

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Bt A. Brown 1972