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Hadrian AR Denarius. Rome, AD 119-122. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right / P M TR P COS III, Oceanus, holding anchor behind his back, reclining left and resting arm on dolphin. RIC 75 var. (position of anchor); C. 1112 var.; BMC 131 var.; Strack 104 var. (all same); cf. G&M 211, 605. 3.13g, 18mm, 8h.
Good Very Fine. Perhaps the second known example?
In contrast to most of the Oceanus series, the god has here shouldered the anchor, while the crab's claws are missing from above his head. The other was sold bij G+M for 700 euro
Provenance Roma e-sale 35 lot 834