Ancient and Islamic Coins, Antiquities

Hadrian, Sestertius, c. 128-9, laureate bust right, drapery on far shoulder, rev. Hilaritas standing left holding long palm branch and cornucopiæ, children at sides, 25.89g (RIC II 988; BMCRE 1370). Small flan split, otherwise nearly very fine with light tan patina £200-£300

Provenance: Glendining Auction, 14 December 1988, lot 412