Lot 747
Hadrian. AD 117-138. AR Denarius (19mm, 2.98 g, 7h). Eastern mint. Group 7, AD 128-circa 129.
Extremely Rare Eastern Mint Hadrian Denarius
Sold
$3,000
Est.
$750
Starting Bid: $450
Live Auction
Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part I
Live bidding began Jan 15, 2020 at 9:00 AM EST
Description
Hadrian. AD 117-138. AR Denarius (19mm, 2.98 g, 7h). Eastern mint. Group 7, AD 128-circa 129. HΛDRIΛNVS ΛVGVSTVS P P, laureate head right / COS III, six-pointed star above and within crescent moon. Cf. RIC II.3 924; cf. RIC II 355; cf. Strack 213; cf. RSC 458; cf. BMCRE 1039 (same obv. die; rev. COS III modius with grain ears). Toned. EF. Extremely rare.

From the Jack A. Frazer Collection. Ex Berk BBS 91 (25 June 1996), lot 342.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part II will be held Wednesday morning, 15 January 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.