105: Rome. Hadrian, 117-138 AD. Gold Aureus (7.33 g)

US $75,000.00
May-26-08

Rome. Hadrian, 117-138 AD. Gold Aureus (7.33 g), Rome mint, 
struck 130-138 AD. Draped bust of Hadrian right. Reverse: Cult 
statue of Jupiter Victor enthroned left, holding scepter and 
in outstretched hand, Victory, who holds wreath and palm and 
crowns him to right; IOVI VICTORI. RIC 251; C. 863. Finely 
centered, sharply struck and lustrous. Splendid high relief 
portrait. Scarce. NGC graded Uncirculated. 

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