Roman Hadrian - Exercitus Praeticus - Sestertius > Lot No. 0124

Description:
134-138 AD, Rome mint. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP legend with laureate head right. Rev: EXERCITVS PRAETICVS SC legend around and beneath Hadrian on horseback left, raising hand and haranguing four soldiers, holding an eagle, standards and vexillum.

Measurements:
26.61 grams.

Condition:
Fair, very rare.

References:
Sear -; RIC 929; see Wildwinds.com (this coin).

Estimate: £50 - 70 (EUR 60 - 90; USD 80 - 110)

Auction date: Wednesday 14th March 2012 - Coins & 15-16 March 2012 - Antiquities at The Swedenborg Hall >> Coins & Antiquities

Sold for: £340