Coins and Historical Medals

Roman Imperial Coinage, Hadrian, Denarius, Eastern mint (Nicomedia?), c. 133-5, laureate bust right, rev. galley left with four oarsmen, vexillium and standard at stern, felic avg cos iii in exergue, 3.37g (RIC 3154; RSC –). Good fine, very rare £150-£200

Provenance: P. Webb Collection, Vecchi Auction 5, 5 March 1997, lot 533