AAH Sabina Sest"Venus" SWEET SHARP

AAH Sabina Sest"Venus" SWEET SHARP

Start price	0.99 USD
Current price	117.5 USD
Start time	06/24/2008
End time	07/01/2008
Bid count	16
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Ancient Auction House presents a GENUINE ANCIENT COIN OF   *AAH* Sabina Sest"Venus" SWEET SHARP *AAH* Sabina Sest"Venus" SWEET SHARP Hadrian AD 117-138 AE Sestertius "Venus spans the generations-love renews the world. Obv: SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG PP- Diademed and crested bust right, draped Rev: VENERI GENETRICI - Venus standing right, draped and veiled, holding apple; drawing veil off neck Rome mint AD 117-135 = RIC II, 396, page 387 - Cohen 73 (Plate XIV, #287) – SEAR RCV II (2002), #3924, page 193 (VF $100 – XF $300) The marriage between Sabina and Hadrian does not seem to have been a particularly happy one. She had been married to him at the age of twelve in A. D. 100. Hadrian was openly homosexual, and Sabina did not seem to possess the ability to overlook her husband's sexual practices, as most of the imperial women of the period found it expedient to do. She played the part of the dutiful wife, though, even accompanying Hadrian and his lover boy Antinous on their famous tour of Egypt. As it is well known that the Romans were quite as fond of scandal as we are today, rumors began to circulate that Hadrian had poisoned Sabina because she was resentful of his ongoing homosexual relationships. These accusations do not make sense, however, because Hadrian was a sick old man at the time of Sabina's death and it is hardly probable that he would murder her at this late date after thirty - six years of marriage. Sabina died in A. D. 137, about a year before the death of Hadrian. Hadrian had her consecrated after her death. /29.8 g.   Ancient Auction House YOUR source to BUY and SELL COINS Why buy and sell coins with Ancient Auction House:  1) Real Time Market value prices. 2) Over 100,000 transactions just on eBay with over 50,000 POSITIVE FEEDBACKS. 3) One to seven ratio of repeat customers!!! 4) Most detailed descriptions of items on the market. 5) Third party authentication certifications.   All coins sold by us can be sent for authentication and certification by a third  party. Here are some well known and respected names in the business we recommend: David R. Sear One of the most respected authorities in the field of ancient coins.  Author of over 10  catalogs and books  related to ancient coins which can be seen at: David R. Sear book Index   or A.C.C.S which will be issued by David R Sear.  The cost for this service is $40.00 for basic certification or $50.00 for detailed certification.  Any coin purchased for over $350, AAH will cover half of the certification cost. Shipping fees for this service is an additional $15.00 to and from A.C.C.S to the customer.  Follow this link for detailed information: Independent Coin Grading (ICG) A Company Formed By The Industry's Top Graders Independent Coin Grading   Extremely professional and speedy services of coin certifications and authentications.    Follow this link for detailed information: Rasiel Suarez   Avid numismatist and author of  Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins ( ERIC)       Follow this link for detailed information:     Due to numerous reports from customers regarding solicitation and second chance offers from members of eBay or individuals claiming to be affiliated with our company we would like to warn all who intend to participate in our auctions of the most common attempts of fraud:      1) At the close of an auction there are individuals who claim to represent Ancient Auction House and present to the second or third high bidder a second chance offer on coins which have already been sold, please be aware of such offers because they are not legitimate and report them to us at home@ancientauctionhouse.com or to eBay fraud prevention department. 2) If, during or after the bidding process you are contacted by anyone who discusses the authenticity of a coin or our credentials, please email us at home@ancientauctionhouse.com so we can investigate.