Lot 93: HADRIAN. 117-138 AD. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm. Nicomedia mint. Struck after 128 AD.

AUCTION: Sale 223

Description

HADRIAN. 117-138 AD. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (27mm - 10.56 g). Nicomedia mint. Struck after 128 AD. IMP CAES TRA HADRIANO AVG P P, laureate and draped bust right, seen from behind / COM-BIT across field, Hadrian, holding patera and spear, standing left within tetrastyle temple, clipeus in pediment, frieze inscribed ROM S P AVG. Cf. RIC II 459c; cf. Metcalf, Cistophori, type B8 (for rev. type); cf. BMCRE 1097 and note; cf. RSC 243. Nice VF, lightly toned,, well centered and attractive. Apparently unique.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group 70 (21 September 2005), lot 974.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 93
Listing #: 214518
Closed: Thursday, March 5, 2009 7:04:00 PM CT
Estimate: $2,000

Sold Winning Bid: $2,000
5 Bid(s)

Description

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 93
Listing #: 214518
Closed: Thursday, March 5, 2009 7:04:00 PM CT
Estimate: $2,000