Auction 1 – 16 December 2023
Ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Medieval Coins
Sa, 16.12.2023, from 5:00 PM CET
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Description
★ Extremely Rare ★
BITHYNIA. Nicaea. Messalina Augusta, 41-48 AD. AE (33,5 mm, 18,99g.). C. Cadius Rufus, proconsul. Struck ca. 47-48 AD. [ΜΕΣΣΑΛΕΙΝΑ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΗ ΝΕΑ ΗΡΑ] Draped bust left, hair in long plait. Rev. [Γ ΚΑΔΙΟΣ ΡΟΥΦΟΣ ΑΝΘΥΠΑΤΟΣ / ΝΕΙΚΑΙΕΩΝ]Fasade of basilica: a two story tetrastyle central bay with two story wings flanking; inscribed entablature above. Corroded surface, Fine. Extremely rare.
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