Lot 263: Hadrian, Thrace Bizya Æ31 / City gate with Quadriga above

Date: 117-138 AD

Obverse: Laureate draped bust right
Reverse: City gate with unusual wall style with 2 columns on either side of the doorway and interesting decoration above the doorway and along top of wall. Above, emperor in quadriga galloping right.

Attribution: Moushmov 3450, plate XVIII 8, Varbanov 1609

Grade: Very Fine

Weight: 18.26 grs.

Measure: 31.19 mm.

Notes:
This example has great reverse detail. Ex Ray Wilk architectural collection. Ray"s entire collection can be viewed at his wonderful WEBSITE

• Offered By: VAuctions
• Lot #: 263
• Listing #: 208670
• Closed: Thursday, November 8, 2012 5:11:00 PM CT
• Estimate: $500