Hadrianotherai (AD 117-138) AE 14 - Hadrian

Hadrian, 117-138 AD. AE14 (2.08g, 5h). Laureate head right / Head of bear left. Good Fine, rough tan surfaces. Rare depiction of a bear. Ex Wagner Coll.

Hadrianothera was founded following a successful hunt, which is depicted in fuller detail in a related issue (see SNG Copenhagen 177, showing the emperor on horseback spearing a bear). An additional issue in the name of AntinoÃ¼s also depicts a similar bear head.

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Filename:	2450259.jpg
City/Mint name:	Hadrianotherai
Keywords:	roman / bronze
References:	SNG France 1091; SNG Copenhagen 176
Valuation:	CNG Elec. Auc. 245 (12/2010), lot 259 ($270 + comm)
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Filesize:	209 KiB
Date added:	Feb 03, 2011
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