★ very rare ★
PHRYGIA. Aezani. Hadrian (117-138). AE
Obv.: ΑΥ ΚΑΙ ΤΡ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ [ϹΕ].
Laureate and draped bust of Hadrian, right.
Rev.: ΕΠΙ Μ Α ΜΗΤΡΟΓΕΝ ΑΙΖΑΝΕΙΤ[ΩΝ].
River god Rhyndakos reclining, left, holding river god Penkalas on his extended right hand, cornucopia on left; behind, inverted vase from which water flows.
SNG Cop., 96; SNG München, 36.
Very rare. The unsual reverse type has been interpreted in different ways. On the interpretation of the type, see L. Robert ‘Documents d'Asie Mineure. XVIII. Fleuves et culyes d'Aizanoi', BCH 105 (1981), pp. 331-60, esp pp. 350-2.
Condition: VF.
Weight: 7.56 g.
Diameter: 23 mm.
Price realized | 360 EUR 32 bids |
Starting price | 40 EUR |
Estimate | 180 EUR |