CILICIA. Tarsus. Trajan, 98-117. Tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 13.27 g, 1 h), local style issue, 103-111. [ΑΥΤΟΚ]Ρ ΚΑΙΣ ΝΕΡ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟΣ ΣΕΒ ΓΕΡM Δ[AKIK] Laureate head of Trajan to right. Rev. [ΔΗΜΑ]ΡΧ ΕΞ ΥΠΑΤ E Π Π MHTPOΠΟΛΕΩ[Σ] City-goddess, turreted and veiled, seated right, holding palm in her right hand; to right at feet, river-god Kydnos, crowned with wreath of sedge, swimming right; in field to right, monogram of Tarsos. Prieur 754. RPC III 3257. Areas of weakness, otherwise, very fine.
This issue exists with early and late Rome mint as well as with local style portraits (see above, lot 928).
Price realized | 160 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |