Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4
Date: 2025-01-14 15:00:00 (3 weeks from now)
Lots: 1152
Total starting: $ 3,093,540.00
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Auction Summary
La subasta "Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4", programada para el 14 de enero de 2025, presenta una impresionante colección de 1152 lotes, destacando monedas de diversas épocas y regiones. Entre las piezas más notables se encuentra un estater de plata de Arkadia, datado entre 360-350 a.C., que muestra un magnífico retrato de Deméter y Hermes, con un precio estimado de 180,000 USD. También se destaca un denario de Bruto, famoso por conmemorar el asesinato de Julio César, que se ofrece por 150,000 USD, siendo considerado uno de los más icónicos de la numismática romana. Otro ejemplar notable es un estater de oro de Nektanebo II de Egipto, que representa un caballo y un collar jeroglífico, con un precio de 60,000 USD. Además, se presenta un dekadrachm de Siracusa, que es considerado uno de los más bellos de la antigüedad, con un precio de 60,000 USD. Estas monedas no solo son valiosas por su rareza y belleza, sino que también representan momentos significativos de la historia antigua, lo que las convierte en piezas de gran interés para coleccionistas y estudiosos.
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Otho. AD 69. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.33 g, 5h). Rome mint. Struck 15 January–8 March. IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P, bare head right / SECV RI TΛS P R, Securitas, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and scepter in left. RIC I 8; Muona Group 1, Type 4B, Portrait Type B; RSC 17; BMCRE 17-8; BN 10. Deeply toned. In NGC encapsulation 4170300-001, graded Ch VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, edge marks.
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Otho. AD 69. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.44 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck 15 January-8 March. IMP OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P, bare head right / SECVR I TAS P R, Securitas, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and scepter in left. RIC I 10; Muona Group 2, Type 9B, Portrait Type D; RSC 15; BMCRE 19; BN 11-13 . Attractively toned. VF.
From the Collection of a Gentleman, Kent, England, purchased from Baldwin’s, 29 November 2013; Roma II (2 October 2011), lot 606; W. B. and R. E. Montgomery Collection (Heritage 3012, 2 January 2011), lot 24661.
From the Collection of a Gentleman, Kent, England, purchased from Baldwin’s, 29 November 2013; Roma II (2 October 2011), lot 606; W. B. and R. E. Montgomery Collection (Heritage 3012, 2 January 2011), lot 24661.
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Vitellius. AD 69. AV Aureus (18mm, 7.33 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa late April-20 December. A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P, laureate head right / PONT MAXIM, Vesta, veiled and draped, seated right on throne, holding patera in right hand and scepter in left. RIC I 106; Calicó 571; BMCRE 33; BN 70; Adda 46; Biaggi 282; Mazzini 71. Some shallow scratches, a couple of minor edge marks. Good VF.
Ex MACM inventory MMoCA40C; Künker 168 (12 March 2010), lot 7701; Künker 89 (8 March 2004), lot 2123.
The last of Nero’s immediate three successors, Vitellius was declared emperor by his troops while campaigning in lower Germania in January, AD 69. His reign was short lived however, as Vespasian was hailed emperor in Judaea only a few months later. Vitellius’ troops gave little resistance as Vespasian entered Italy. As Vespasian’s army approached Rome, Vitellius attempted to abdicate but was prevented by the Praetorians and his backers, who rioted and burned down the Temple of Jupiter. Vitellius was ultimately dragged out of his hiding place and brutally murdered, his body thrown down the Gemonian Stairs.
Ex MACM inventory MMoCA40C; Künker 168 (12 March 2010), lot 7701; Künker 89 (8 March 2004), lot 2123.
The last of Nero’s immediate three successors, Vitellius was declared emperor by his troops while campaigning in lower Germania in January, AD 69. His reign was short lived however, as Vespasian was hailed emperor in Judaea only a few months later. Vitellius’ troops gave little resistance as Vespasian entered Italy. As Vespasian’s army approached Rome, Vitellius attempted to abdicate but was prevented by the Praetorians and his backers, who rioted and burned down the Temple of Jupiter. Vitellius was ultimately dragged out of his hiding place and brutally murdered, his body thrown down the Gemonian Stairs.
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Vespasian. AD 69-79. AV Aureus (18mm, 6.99 g, 6h). “Judaea Capta” commemorative. Rome mint. Struck circa 21 December AD 69-early 70. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right / IVDAEA in exergue, trophy; to right, Judaea, veiled and draped, seated right on ground in attitude of mourning, knees drawn up, head resting on left hand, which is propped on knees, right arm on lap. RIC II.1 1; Hendin 6492; Calicó 643; BMCRE 31-4; BN 20-2; Biaggi 324. Light graffito on reverse, a couple of tiny marks on edge. Good Fine.
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Vespasian. AD 69-79. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.48 g, 6h). “Judaea Capta” commemorative. Rome mint. Struck AD 72-73. [I]MP CAES VESP AVG P M CO[S IIII], laureate head right / VICTORIA AVGVSTI, Victory, draped, advancing right, holding palm frond in left hand over left shoulder and with right hand placing wreath on signum to right. RIC II.1 362; Hendin –; RSC 618; BMCRE 74-7; BN 60. Lightly toned, traces of deposits on reverse. Near EF. Strong portrait.
From the Michael Rogal Collection. Ex Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection (Triton XXV, 11 January 2022), lot 833; Classical Numismatic Group 49 (17 March 1999), lot 1509.
From the Michael Rogal Collection. Ex Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection (Triton XXV, 11 January 2022), lot 833; Classical Numismatic Group 49 (17 March 1999), lot 1509.
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Divus Vespasian. Died AD 79. AV Aureus (18.5mm, 7.36 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Titus, AD 80-81. DIVVS ΛVGVSTVS VESPΛSIΛNVS, laureate head right / E X above, round shield inscribed S C set low on column, on which stands an urn; laurel branch (tree) on either side. RIC II.1 358 (Titus); Calicó 630c (this coin illustrated); BMCRE 123-4 (Titus); BN 96-7 (Titus); Biaggi 319. Some faint hairlines, edge marks. Near EF.
From the Georges Albert Haikel Collection. Ex Spink America (3 May 1995), lot 579; Numismatica Ars Classica 4 (27 February 1991), lot 341; Leu 33 (3 May 1983), lot 40; Metropolitan Museum of Art Collection (Part I, Sotheby’s Zurich, 10 November 1972), lot 272.
From the Georges Albert Haikel Collection. Ex Spink America (3 May 1995), lot 579; Numismatica Ars Classica 4 (27 February 1991), lot 341; Leu 33 (3 May 1983), lot 40; Metropolitan Museum of Art Collection (Part I, Sotheby’s Zurich, 10 November 1972), lot 272.
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Titus. As Caesar, AD 69-79. Æ Sestertius (32mm, 26.94 g, 6h). “Judaea Capta” commemorative. Rome mint. Struck under Vespasian, AD 72. T CAES VESPASIAN IMP PON TR POT COS II, laureate head right / IVDAEA CAPTA, S C in exergue, palm tree; to left, Titus standing right, left foot on helmet, holding spear in right hand, cradling parazonium in left arm; to right, Judaea seated right on cuirass, in attitude of mourning. RIC II.1 422 (Vespasian); Hendin 6553; BMCRE 631-2 (Vespasian); BN 618 (Vespasian). Dark brown patina. In NGC encapsulation 4632936-001, graded Ch VF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, lt. smoothing. The “Judaea Capta” issues of Titus are considerably rarer than those of his father Vespasian.
Ex New York Sale XXX (9 January 2013), lot 288; Spink 25 (24 November 1982), lot 197.
Ex New York Sale XXX (9 January 2013), lot 288; Spink 25 (24 November 1982), lot 197.
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Titus. As Caesar, AD 69-79. AV Aureus (19.5mm, 7.38 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Vespasian, AD 77-78. T CAESAR VESPASIANVS, laureate head right / ANNONA AVG, Annona seated left, holding open on her lap a bag of grain ears, the ends held in her hands. RIC II.1 971 (Vespasian); Calicó 726; BMCRE 316-8 (Vespasian); BN 278-9 (Vespasian); Biaggi 360; Jameson 70; Mazzini 16. Toned, hairlines. Near EF.
Ex MACM inventory MMoCA42C; Numismatica Ars Classica 52 (7 October 2009), lot 383; Leu 77 (11 May 2000), lot 539; Leu 2 (25 April 1972), lot 380.
Ex MACM inventory MMoCA42C; Numismatica Ars Classica 52 (7 October 2009), lot 383; Leu 77 (11 May 2000), lot 539; Leu 2 (25 April 1972), lot 380.
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Titus. AD 79-81. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.31 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck 1 January-30 June AD 80. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head right / TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P, elephant, wearing armor, walking left on exergual line. RIC II.1 115; RSC 303; BMCRE 43-6; BN 37-40. Lightly toned, a few light scratches. EF.
The elephant on this issue represents one of the numerous species displayed in the newly constructed Flavian Amphitheater, better known today as the Colosseum, built by prisoners of the First Jewish War on the site of the Domus Aurea of Nero. Opened to the public during Titus’ rule, in AD 80, and commemorated by Martial in de Spectaculis, the Colosseum was welcomed with great fanfare and games. During the opening ceremonies a great number of animals, including elephants, were both exhibited and slaughtered.
The elephant on this issue represents one of the numerous species displayed in the newly constructed Flavian Amphitheater, better known today as the Colosseum, built by prisoners of the First Jewish War on the site of the Domus Aurea of Nero. Opened to the public during Titus’ rule, in AD 80, and commemorated by Martial in de Spectaculis, the Colosseum was welcomed with great fanfare and games. During the opening ceremonies a great number of animals, including elephants, were both exhibited and slaughtered.
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Julia Titi. Augusta, AD 79-90/1. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.49 g, 5h). Rome mint. Struck under Titus, AD 80-81. IVLIA AVGVSTA TITI AVG[VSTI F •], diademed and draped bust right; hair in long plait / VENVS AVGVST, Venus, seen half from behind, naked to the hips, standing right, resting elbow on column, holding transverse scepter in left hand, crested helmet in right. RIC II.1 388 (Titus); RSC 14; BMCRE 141-3 (Titus); BN 106-7 (Titus). Toned, some faint hairlines under tone. Near EF.
From the Collection of a Gentleman, Kent, England.
From the Collection of a Gentleman, Kent, England.
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Julia Titi. Augusta, AD 79-90/1. Æ Dupondius (28mm, 13.33 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Titus, AD 80-81. IVLIΛ IMP T • ΛVG • F AVGVSTA, draped bust right, wearing hair piled high in front and knotted low at back / VESTA in exergue, S C across field, Vesta, draped, seated left, holding palladium in right hand and transverse scepter in left. RIC II.1 397 (Titus); BMCRE 256 (Titus); BN 270 (Titus). Attractive dark green patina, smoothing, a few edge marks. Good VF.
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Domitian. As Caesar, AD 69-81. AV Aureus (19.5mm, 7.33 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck under Vespasian, AD 76-77. CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS, laureate head right / COS IIII, cornucopia, upright, tied round with ribbons which hang down on left and right. RIC II.1 918 (Vespasian); Calicó 817a; BMCRE 196-7 (Vespasian); BN 175 (Vespasian; same dies); Adda 71; Biaggi 395; Jameson 79; Mazzini 46 (same rev. die). Near EF. Lustrous.
From the Georges Albert Haikel Collection. Ex McLendon Collection (Christie’s, 12 June 1993), lot 111; Leu 28 (5 May 1981), lot 414.
From the Georges Albert Haikel Collection. Ex McLendon Collection (Christie’s, 12 June 1993), lot 111; Leu 28 (5 May 1981), lot 414.
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Domitian. As Caesar, AD 69-81. AV Aureus (19mm, 7.45 g, 5h). Rome mint. Struck under Vespasian, AD 77-78. CΛESAR ΛVG F DOMITIΛNVS, laureate head right / COS V in exergue, Parthian kneeling right, extending left hand and holding out signum, with vexillum attached, in right. RIC II.1 959 (Vespasian); Calicó 819 (same rev. die as illustration); BMCRE 231-3 (Vespasian); BN 205-6 (Vespasian); Adda 72; Biaggi 396 (this coin); Jameson 80; Mazzini 48. Some faint hairlines. EF.
From the Georges Albert Haikel Collection. Ex McLendon Collection (Christie’s, 12 June 1993), lot 112; Leo Biaggi de Blasys Collection.
This reverse type repeats an issue of Augustus struck by several moneyers circa 19/8 BC (RIC I 288) celebrating the recovery of the standards lost to the Parthians by Crassus in 53 BC at the battle of Carrhae. The return of the standards (SIGNIS RECEPTIS) featured prominently in Augustan propaganda as a diplomatic and military triumph. The Flavian rulers frequently reused Augustan imagery on their coinage, seeking to legitimize their dynasty by association.
From the Georges Albert Haikel Collection. Ex McLendon Collection (Christie’s, 12 June 1993), lot 112; Leo Biaggi de Blasys Collection.
This reverse type repeats an issue of Augustus struck by several moneyers circa 19/8 BC (RIC I 288) celebrating the recovery of the standards lost to the Parthians by Crassus in 53 BC at the battle of Carrhae. The return of the standards (SIGNIS RECEPTIS) featured prominently in Augustan propaganda as a diplomatic and military triumph. The Flavian rulers frequently reused Augustan imagery on their coinage, seeking to legitimize their dynasty by association.
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Domitian. As Caesar, AD 69-81. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.11 g, 12h). Ephesus mint. Struck under Vespasian, AD 76. CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS, laureate head right / COS IIII across field, eagle standing facing, head right, on garlanded cippus, wings open. RIC II.1 1492 (Vespasian); RPC II 1466; cf. RIC II.1 pl. 80, 1493 (same obv. die but different rev. type). Areas of slight granularity, some shallow cleaning scratches on obverse. EF. Portrait of artistic merit. Rare.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group 100 (7 October 2015), lot 1851.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group 100 (7 October 2015), lot 1851.
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Domitian. AD 81-96. AV Aureus (19mm, 7.55 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 90-91. DOMITIANVS AVGVSTVS, laureate head right / GERMANICVS COS XV, Minerva, helmeted and draped, standing left, holding vertical spear in right hand and left hand on left hip, arm bent . RIC II.1 698; Calicó 839; BMCRE 173; BN 162; Biaggi 404; NAC 67, lot 142 (same dies). Some luster remains, some shallow scratches and faint hairlines on reverse. Good VF. Rare.
Ex Roma XXVIII (5 July 2023), lot 571.
Ex Roma XXVIII (5 July 2023), lot 571.
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Domitian. AD 81-96. AV Aureus (19mm, 7.57 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 92-94. DOMITIANVS AVGVSTVS, bare head right / GERMANICVS above, COS XVI in exergue, Domitian standing left in slow triumphal quadriga, holding laurel branch in right hand and scepter in left; Victory left, crowning trophy, on side of chariot. RIC II.1 749; Calicó 853; BMCRE 213; BN 190; Mazzini 161 (same rev. die). A few shallow scratches, minor edge marks. Good VF. Rare.
Ex MACM inventory MMoCA43C; Classical Numismatic Group 82 (16 September 2009), lot 1002.
Ex MACM inventory MMoCA43C; Classical Numismatic Group 82 (16 September 2009), lot 1002.
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Trajan. AD 98-117. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.46 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 107. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate bust right, slight drapery / S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopia in left. RIC II 169; Woytek 222b1 (same dies); Strack 101; RSC 462; BMCRE 167; BN 243-4. Attractive light tone, minor flan flaw and a couple of short, shallow scratches on reverse. Superb EF. Well struck on a round flan.
From the Michael Rogal Collection. Ex Triton XXVII (9 January 2024), lot 746; Numismatica Ars Classica 120 (6 October 2020), lot 748.
From the Michael Rogal Collection. Ex Triton XXVII (9 January 2024), lot 746; Numismatica Ars Classica 120 (6 October 2020), lot 748.
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Trajan. AD 98-117. AV Aureus (19mm, 7.26 g, 7h). Rome mint. Struck circa mid AD 112-spring 113. IMP TRAIANVS AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / FORVM TRAIAN in exergue, Arcus Traiani (triumphal entrance) of the Forum Traiani: hexastyle building façade; surmounted by statue of facing chariot drawn by six horses between two figures flanking trophy on either side; four statues within arches below. RIC II 257; Beckmann, Early Group I, 15 (dies b2/F6); Woytek 409f; Strack 216; Calicó 1031 (same obv. die as illustration); BMCRE 509; BN 687 (same rev. die); Biaggi 494 (same obv. die); Elkins, Monuments Figure 123. VF. Historic architectural reverse.
Ex MACM inventory MMoCA45C; Classical Numismatic Group 82 (16 September 2009), lot 1006.
Nearly every detail of Trajan’s Forum was intended as a celebration and aggrandizement of the emperor’s Dacian victory, so it is fitting that the forum’s entrance doubled as Trajan’s triumphal arch. In typical fashion, the arch is surmounted by a statuary group with figures of the emperor and Victory in a chariot. A large portion of the Forum survives to this day, containing multiple market stalls, indicating its function as the ancient Roman equivalent to a shopping mall.
Ex MACM inventory MMoCA45C; Classical Numismatic Group 82 (16 September 2009), lot 1006.
Nearly every detail of Trajan’s Forum was intended as a celebration and aggrandizement of the emperor’s Dacian victory, so it is fitting that the forum’s entrance doubled as Trajan’s triumphal arch. In typical fashion, the arch is surmounted by a statuary group with figures of the emperor and Victory in a chariot. A large portion of the Forum survives to this day, containing multiple market stalls, indicating its function as the ancient Roman equivalent to a shopping mall.
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Trajan. AD 98-117. AV Aureus (18.5mm, 7.29 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck 20 February-circa autumn AD 116. IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GER DAC PARTHICO •, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / REGNA • AD SIGNATA, Trajan, bareheaded and in military dress, seated left on sella castrensis set on platform on right, holding out right hand; officers standing to left and right, the one on left holding spear; below, on the ground to left stand three kings, facing Trajan, the foremost holding out his right hand to receive a diadem. RIC II 367; Woytek 564f; Strack 250β; Calicó 1079; BMCRE 614-5; BN 862; Hunter 197; Adda –; Biaggi –; Jameson –; Mazzini –. Attractive reddish tone, some faint hairlines, flan flaw on reverse, areas of filing and scrapes on edge. VF. Die engraver’s circle still bold on obverse. Rare. Missing from most major private collections.
From the Ramrodivs Collection. Ex Harlan J. Berk inventory cc77900; Archer M. Huntington Collection, HSA 1001.1.22269 (Numismatica Ars Classica 67, 17 October 2012), lot 313.
This attractive reverse composition shows Trajan assigning the kingdoms of Armenia, Parthia, and Mesopotamia to rulers in concert with his invasion in the East. Military gains were briefly made by Rome under Trajan, but most did not last.
From the Ramrodivs Collection. Ex Harlan J. Berk inventory cc77900; Archer M. Huntington Collection, HSA 1001.1.22269 (Numismatica Ars Classica 67, 17 October 2012), lot 313.
This attractive reverse composition shows Trajan assigning the kingdoms of Armenia, Parthia, and Mesopotamia to rulers in concert with his invasion in the East. Military gains were briefly made by Rome under Trajan, but most did not last.
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Hadrian. AD 117-138. AV Aureus (20mm, 7.08 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 118. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / P M TR P • COS II, CONCORD in exergue, Concordia, draped, seated left on throne, holding patera in extended right hand and resting left arm on statuette of Spes; cornucopia below throne. RIC II.3 107; Calicó 1205a (same dies as illustration); BMCRE 59-60 var. (bust type); Adda 143 (same dies); Mazzini 252 (same dies). Short scratch on reverse, a few minor edge marks. Good VF.
Ex MACM inventory MMoCA46C; Lanz 145 (with Numismatica Bernardi, 5 January 2009), lot 97.
The theme of Concordia on this aureus is likely intended to smooth out relationships with the Roman Senate, which were strained at the time this coin was struck in mid-AD 118. Hadrian first arrived in Rome on July 9 of that year, nearly a year after his accession to the purple in August of 117, while he was commanding an army in Syria. In the interim, as Hadrian slowly made his way back to Rome, four important Senators of consular rank – Cornelius Palma, Publius Celsus, Avidius Nigrinus, and Lusius Quietus, a Moorish chieftain – had been put to death, allegedly for conspiring against the new ruler. Hadrian blamed these executions on the Praetorian Prefect Attianus, whom he induced to resign his post in AD 119. Relations with the Senate never fully recovered during Hadrian’s reign.
Ex MACM inventory MMoCA46C; Lanz 145 (with Numismatica Bernardi, 5 January 2009), lot 97.
The theme of Concordia on this aureus is likely intended to smooth out relationships with the Roman Senate, which were strained at the time this coin was struck in mid-AD 118. Hadrian first arrived in Rome on July 9 of that year, nearly a year after his accession to the purple in August of 117, while he was commanding an army in Syria. In the interim, as Hadrian slowly made his way back to Rome, four important Senators of consular rank – Cornelius Palma, Publius Celsus, Avidius Nigrinus, and Lusius Quietus, a Moorish chieftain – had been put to death, allegedly for conspiring against the new ruler. Hadrian blamed these executions on the Praetorian Prefect Attianus, whom he induced to resign his post in AD 119. Relations with the Senate never fully recovered during Hadrian’s reign.
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Hadrian. AD 117-138. AV Aureus (19mm, 7.27 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 118. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / P M TR P COS II, SΛLVS ΛVG in exergue, Salus, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand, feeding serpent coiled around and rising from altar to left, resting left arm on chair. RIC II.3 137 (same dies as illustration); Strack 40γ1; Calicó 1368; BMCRE p. 250, note 84; Biaggi 654 var. (bust type) . Shallow scratch on reverse. Good VF.
Ex Roma XXIII (24 March 2022), lot 947.
Ex Roma XXIII (24 March 2022), lot 947.