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14C150
HADRIAN
AV Aureus (7.29gm) Rome, 138 A.D.

Bare head of Hadrian right / Genius of the Roman People sacrificing left. RIC 249.

This aureus, from the last year of Hadrian's reign, presents the emperor in his full humanity, without the emblems of his office, but idealized and rejuvenated. Both the portrait and the reverse are notable for their fine modeling and exquisite detail.

good Extremely Fine  $14,500
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