LYDIA. Hyrcanis. Hadrian, 117-138. Assarion (Bronze, 19 mm, 4.94 g, 12 h), T. Avidius Quietus, proconsul, 125/6. ΑΥ ΚΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ Laureate and draped bust of Hadrian to right. Rev. [ΥΡΚΑ]ΝΩΝ ΑΝΘ ΚΥΙΗΤΩ Dionysos standing front, head to left, holding kantharos in his right hand and filleted thyrsos in his left. GRPC Lydia 33. RPC III online 1958.7 ( this coin ). SNG Copenhagen 209. Rare. Some deposits and the reverse struck slightly off center and with light cleaning scratches, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of Eric ten Brink, ex Naumann E-Auction 65, 6 May 2018, 359.
Price realized | 65 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |