Coins, Historical Medals and Antiquities

Roman Imperial Coinage, Hadrian, Denarius, c. 126-7, laureate bust right, slight drapery on far shoulder, rev. Annona (or Abundantia) seated left, holding reaping hook and cornucopiæ; at feet to left, modius filled with grain ears, 3.40g (RIC 854; RSC 379; RCV 3474). Very fine or better £100-£120

Provenance: Glendining Auction, 14 December 1988, lot 367 (part)