Lot 12: BITHYNIA. Nikaia. C. Papirius Carbo, Proconsul. 62-59 BC. Æ 20mm. Dated Year 224 (59 BC).

BITHYNIA. Nikaia. C. Papirius Carbo, Proconsul. 62-59 BC. Æ 20mm (5.37 g). Dated Year 224 (59 BC). Laureate head of Apollo right; DKS below, monogram under chin / Thyrus. Waddington, RG, 8 note; SNG Copenhagen 467 var. (reverse legend); SNG von Aulock 534 var. (same). VF, brown patina, some light cleaning scratches.

Rare variety with the reverse legend recut to read PAPIRIOU PAPIRIOU KARBON instead of EPI GAIOU PAPIRIOU KARBON. Did the magistrate Gaius die in the middle of the production of this issue?.

• Offered By: VAuctions
• Lot #: 12
• Listing #: 225726
• Closed: Thursday, September 3, 2009 5:22:00 PM CT
• Estimate: $200