THRACE. Philippopolis. Hadrian, 117-138. Tetrassarion (Bronze, 33 mm, 24.18 g, 6 h). ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒΑϹΤΟϹ Laureate and draped bust of Hadrian to right, seen from behind. Rev. ΦIΛΙΠΠOΠOΛEITΩN River god Hebrus reclining left, holding cornucopiae in his right hand and reed in his left and leaning left on urn from which water flows. RPC III online 747.3 ( this coin ). Varbanov IV.5.1.1. ( this coin ). Extremely rare. Minor smoothing and emperor's beard slightly strengthened and with small breaks in patina on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of Eric ten Brink, ex Gorny & Mosch 265, 14 October 2019, 869 and Lanz 132, 27 November 2006, 386.
Price realized | 100 CHF |
Starting price | 75 CHF |