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                                71, Lot: 137. HADRIAN. 117-138 AD. AR Denarius 
                                (19mm, 3.34 gm). Struck 117 AD. Estimate $100. 
                                Sold for $167. 

                                HADRIAN. 117-138 AD. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.34 
                                gm). Struck 117 AD. Laureate, draped and 
                                cuirassed bust right / Trajan standing right 
                                presenting globe to Hadrian, standing left. RIC 
                                II 2c; RSC 1009c. Lightly toned, good VF.
                                An important historical type commemorating 
                                Trajan's adoption of Hadrian as heir.






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From CNG e-Auction #71, closed August 20, 2003; re-used By permission of CNG, www.cngcoins.com.