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ROMAN/ Hadrian CE 117-138 from the Travel Series


AR Denarius,  3.27 g, 18 mm, 6h, Roma mint, c. CE 136

RSC 842a

O: Hadrian bareheaded r. HADRIANVS/AVGCOSIIIPP

R: personification of Hispania reclining to the left holding olive branches in her right hand,
HISPANIA

ROMAN/Vabalathus & Aurelian CE 270-272


AE Antoninianus, 20 mm, 2.51g, 12h, Antioch mint

RCV 11718
RIC 381

O: Laur, dr bust of Vabalathus right, VABALATHVS VCRIMDR
R: Rad cuir bust r of Aurelian, IMPCAVRELIANVSAVG, in ex. officina indicated by S

Ex: Schulman Auction (12/2-4/1974) lot 1696 (see below)


Ex. W. Esty Collection