The Coin Cabinet Ltd. > The Euclidean CollectionAuction date: 28 March 2024
Lot number: 150

Price realized: 2,800 GBP   (Approx. 3,536 USD / 3,268 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


About Mint State; a remarkable bronze, boasting great detail and a wonderful brown patina | ROMAN EMPIRE. Hadrian.
Bronze sestertius, AD 121-123. Rome.
Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right, slight drapery on shoulder. Rev: P M TR P COS III, Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and long torch; S-C across fields.
About Mint State; a remarkable bronze, boasting great detail and a wonderful brown patina.

Reference: RIC II.3-660; BMCRE-1244.
Rarity: Rare with this bust type; undoubtedly among the finest to come to auction.
Provenance: from the Euclidean Collection; acquired from DRG Coins & Antiquities, December 2017; ex Frederick S. Clark Collection, accompanied by letter from S. A. Castle (Department of Coins and Medals at British Museum, dated 17th July 1970), stating the superiority of the present coin to the British Museum example.
Die Axis: 6h.
Diameter: 33 mm.
Weight: 26.82 g.
Composition: Bronze.

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Estimate: 5000 GBP

Starting price: 2500 GBP

Match 1:
The Coin Cabinet Ltd. > The Euclidean CollectionAuction date: 28 March 2024
Lot number: 151

Price realized: 250 GBP   (Approx. 316 USD / 292 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Good Very Fine; attractive dark green patina | ROMAN EMPIRE. Hadrian.
Bronze sestertius, AD 122-125. Rome.
Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right, slight drapery on shoulder. Rev: P M TR P COS III, Spes standing left, holding flower and raising hem of skirt; S-C across fields.
Good Very Fine; attractive dark green patina.

Reference: RIC II.3-680; BMCRE-1258.
Rarity: Scarce bust type.
Provenance: from the Euclidean Collection; acquired from David Miller, November 2015.
Die Axis: 6h.
Diameter: 35 mm.
Weight: 26.58 g.
Composition: Bronze.

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Estimate: 400 GBP

Starting price: 200 GBP

Match 2:
The Coin Cabinet Ltd. > The Euclidean CollectionAuction date: 28 March 2024
Lot number: 149

Price realized: 260 GBP   (Approx. 328 USD / 303 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


About Good Very Fine; rough surfaces | ROMAN EMPIRE. Hadrian.
Bronze sestertius, AD 121-123. Rome.
Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: P M TR P COS III, Ceres standing left, holding corn ears and long torch; S-C across fields.
About Good Very Fine; rough surfaces.

Reference: RIC II.3-2662; BMCRE-1248.
Provenance: from the Euclidean Collection; acquired from David Miller, August 2013.
Die Axis: 6h.
Diameter: 35 mm.
Weight: 22.59 g.
Composition: Bronze.

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Estimate: 400 GBP

Starting price: 200 GBP

Match 3:
The Coin Cabinet Ltd. > The Euclidean CollectionAuction date: 28 March 2024
Lot number: 142

Price realized: 625 GBP   (Approx. 789 USD / 729 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Extremely Fine; boasting a striking portrait of Hadrian and pleasant green patina | ROMAN EMPIRE. Hadrian.
Bronze sestertius, AD 119-120. Rome.
Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG, laureate bust right, slight drapery on shoulder. Rev: PONT MAX TR POT COS III, Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae; S-C across fields.
Extremely Fine; boasting a striking portrait of Hadrian and pleasant green patina.

Reference: RIC II.3-244; BMCRE-1153.
Provenance: from the Euclidean Collection; acquired from David Miller, December 2015.
Die Axis: 5h.
Diameter: 34 mm.
Weight: 24.89 g.
Composition: Bronze.

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Estimate: 1000 GBP

Starting price: 500 GBP

Match 4:
The Coin Cabinet Ltd. > The Euclidean CollectionAuction date: 28 March 2024
Lot number: 145

Price realized: Unsold
Lot description:


About Good Very Fine | ROMAN EMPIRE. Hadrian.
Bronze sestertius, AD 119-121. Rome.
Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: P M TR P COS III, Minerva standing left, holding spear and dropping incense on a candelabrum; against her side rests shield, up which climbs a snake; S-C across fields.
About Good Very Fine.

Reference: RIC II.3-668; BMCRE-1254.
Provenance: from the Euclidean Collection; acquired from David Miller, September 2014.
Die Axis: 6h.
Diameter: 33 mm.
Weight: 23.43 g.
Composition: Bronze.

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Estimate: 350 GBP

Starting price: 175 GBP

Match 5:
The Coin Cabinet Ltd. > Ancients Auction 7Auction date: 23 February 2024
Lot number: 109

Price realized: 175 GBP   (Approx. 221 USD / 204 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


About Good Very Fine; attractive green patina | ROMAN EMPIRE. Hadrian.
Bronze sestertius, AD 119-120. Rome.
Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG, laureate bust right, with bare chest and drapery on shoulder. Rev: PONT MAX TR POT COS III, Jupiter seated left, holding Victory in right hand and long sceptre in left; SC in exergue.
About Good Very Fine; attractive green patina.

Reference: RIC II.3-249; BMCRE-1146.
Die Axis: 6h.
Diameter: 34 mm.
Weight: 24.69 g.
Composition: Bronze.

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Starting price: 100 GBP