Coins and Historical Medals

Roman Imperial Coinage, Hadrian, Denarius, c. 129-30, laureate draped bust right, rev. galley left with four oarsmen and pilot, cos iii pp in exergue, 3.47g (RIC 1079; RSC 652d; RCV 3490). Very fine, lightly toned, the variety rare £150-£200

Provenance: Vecchi Auction 17 (London), 15 December 1999, lot 961