Dea Moneta
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Spectacular Ship
Lot # 500
Hadrian (117-138). AE Sestertius, 132-134 AD. Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS. Laureate and draped bust right. Rev. FELICITATI/AVG /COS III P P S - C. Ship moving left with steersmen and rowers, standard and vexillum at stern. RIC II 706. AE. 23.85 g. 31.00 mm. A fascinating and desirable type. From masterly engraved and detailed dies. Lovely toned orichalcum surfaces. Good VF.