CNG 69, Lot: 1406. Closing Date: Jun 08, 
2005. HADRIAN. 117-138 AD. Æ Sestertius (25.56 
gm, 5h). Struck 124-128 AD. Bidding Closed 
Estimate $400 

HADRIAN. 117-138 AD. Æ Sestertius (25.56 gm, 5h). 
Struck 124-128 AD. Laureate bust right, drapery on 
left shoulder / Roma seated left on cuirass, 
holding Victory and cornucopiae, resting right 
foot on helmet; shield set on helmet behind. RIC 
II 636; BMCRE 1294; Cohen 343. VF, brown patina, 
small areas of earthen highlights. ($400)

Ex Classical Numismatic Group 45 (18 March 1998), 
lot 2052.

High bid of $260, $299 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €210.6, £143, C$325, A$338, on June 8, 2005.

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