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Classical Numismatic Group > Keystone Auction 17Auction date: 22 July 2026
Lot number: 233

Price realized: 275 USD   (Approx. 241 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Sestertius (31.5mm, 22.20 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 129-130. Bareheaded and draped bust right / Galley left with six rowers and hortator; vexillum on prow, two signa at stern. RIC II.3 1292; Banti 345. Dark green-brown surfaces, smoothing, earthen deposits. Near VF.

From the W. Toliver Besson Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 300 (10 April 2013), lot 217.


Estimate: 200 USD

Match 1:
Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 613Auction date: 15 July 2026
Lot number: 721

Price realized: 170 USD   (Approx. 149 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Sestertius (31.5mm, 27.86 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 133-circa 135. Laureate and draped bust right / Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia. RIC II.3 2109; Banti 317. Brown patina, some roughness. Near VF.


Estimate: 150 USD

Match 2:
Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 609Auction date: 13 May 2026
Lot number: 634

Price realized: 190 USD   (Approx. 162 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Sestertius (32.5mm, 27.24 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 126-127. Laureate and draped bust right / Roma seated left on cuirass, foot on helmet, holding Victory and cornucopia; shield set on ground to right. RIC II.3 875; Banti 186. Brown surfaces, some porosity. Near VF.


Estimate: 100 USD

Match 3:
Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 608Auction date: 29 April 2026
Lot number: 775

Price realized: 350 USD   (Approx. 299 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Sestertius (30.5mm, 24.28 g, 5h). Rome mint. Struck AD 133-circa 135. Laureate and draped bust right / Hadrian standing right, holding volumen and clasping right hands with Fortuna standing left, holding cornucopia; rudder tucked against her side. RIC II.3 2097; Banti 434. Brown patina, some roughness, scratches. VF.

From the David Welsh Collection. Ex Goldberg 32 (19 September 2005), lot 3930 (part of).


Estimate: 150 USD

Match 4:
Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 608Auction date: 29 April 2026
Lot number: 772

Price realized: 250 USD   (Approx. 214 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ Sestertius (31.5mm, 23.98 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 125-126/7. Laureate bust right, slight drapery / Aequitas-Moneta standing left, holding scales and pertica. RIC II.3 834; Banti 200. Light brown patina, moderate porosity. Near VF.

From the David Welsh Collection. Ex Goldberg 32 (19 September 2005), lot 3930 (part of).


Estimate: 100 USD

Match 5:
Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 611Auction date: 17 June 2026
Lot number: 882

Price realized: 140 USD   (Approx. 121 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Hadrian. AD 117-138. Æ As (25.5mm, 11.68 g, 5h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 125-126/7. Laureate bust right / Galley right with rowers. RIC II.3 820. Brown patina, some roughness. Near VF.


Estimate: 100 USD