Roman Empire. Hadrian (AD 117-138). Sestertius 123 ap. J.-C. - Libertas (No reserve price)

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Carmen Vera Gutiérrez
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Roman Empire sesterce in orichalcum featuring Hadrian (117–138 AD), minted in Rome in 123 AD, with Libertas reverse, weight 26.55 g, diameter 32–34 mm, axis 6h, and green patina; rarity R2.

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Rare (R2) Sestertius reverse Libertas/Rome
Atelier: Rome; date: 123 AD; ref. RIC.583 d - C.948 var. (4f.)
A/ IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III.; Large heroic bust of Hadrian laureate and draped to the right.
R/ LIBERTAS - PVBLICA/ SC; Libertas (La Liberté) draped seated to the left, holding a laurel branch in the right hand and a long sceptre in the left.
Diameter: 32-34 mm
Weight: 26.55 g, orichalcum
Axis: 6h
Coin covered with a very beautiful green patina.
Piece from my collection of ancient coins, acquired legally.
Photos in natural and artificial light.

Rare (R2) Sestertius reverse Libertas/Rome
Atelier: Rome; date: 123 AD; ref. RIC.583 d - C.948 var. (4f.)
A/ IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III.; Large heroic bust of Hadrian laureate and draped to the right.
R/ LIBERTAS - PVBLICA/ SC; Libertas (La Liberté) draped seated to the left, holding a laurel branch in the right hand and a long sceptre in the left.
Diameter: 32-34 mm
Weight: 26.55 g, orichalcum
Axis: 6h
Coin covered with a very beautiful green patina.
Piece from my collection of ancient coins, acquired legally.
Photos in natural and artificial light.

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