1204. HADRIAN. 117-138 AD. Æ Sestertius (25.66 gm). Struck 119 AD. 

Laureate head  right, drapery  on  left shoulder
RELIQVA VETERA HS NOVIES  MILL ABOLITA, lictor standing 
left, holding fasces in left hand and setting fire
to a heap of  bonds on the ground, three citizens standing right observing, right hands raised; 
SC in exergue.  
RIC II  592b; BMCRE 1208.
Very rare.($2500)

CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 1204.
Lot sold for $3000.

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