Denarius 117 Rome Hadrian, Rome, Silver, RIC:92 AU(55-58)

Bust of Hadrian, laureate, draped and cuirassed, right, viewed from front, Pietas, veiled, standing left, raising hand, This coin has an extremely rare type! It most likely belongs to the reference RIC II, 3, 92, with a draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian. However, this type is almost unknown, with only 3 coins in public collections in group RIC 90-91-92 (which represent the varieties of this issue) and only one corresponding to the description. However, the difference between this example and the public example and an example seen for sale in July 2023 is the presence of a fibula on the drape, which our example does not have. This example is therefore unique because of its coin engraving, which differs from the very rare coins found in public collections or at auction. We can deplore the fact that the flan is broken at 7 o'clock as well as a few traces of corrosion on the coin, in particular on the reverse. However, it is in a superb state of conservation, with almost no traces of circulation apart from on the portrait's temple. In addition, the engraving is excellent and there is very little sign of circulation marks, making this coin extremely interesting, not only for its extreme rarity but also for its quality., IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, P M TR P COS DES II // PIETAS

 

Deutsch abbrev.	Deutsch Erhaltungsgrade	Englisch  Grades der Kühlung	Französisch États de  Erhaltung	Italienisch Stati di  conservazione
PP	Polierte Platte	Proof (PRF)	Flan bruni (FB)	Beweis
st	Stempelglanz, stempelfrisch	Stempelglanz (MS65-MS70)	Fleur de coin (FDC)	Fior di conio
-unz	fast unzirkuliert	Almost uncirculated (AU)
vz	Vorzüglich	Vorzüglich (EF oder XF)	Superbe (SUP)	Splendido
ss	Sehr schön	Sehr fein (VF)	Très Très beau (TTB)	Bellissimo
s	Schön	Fine (F)	Très beau (TB)	Molto bello

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