LYDIA. Sardis. Hadrian, 117-138. Diassarion (Orichalcum, 25 mm, 10.39 g, 12 h). [ΑΥ ΚΑΙ Τ]ΡΑΙΑΝΟϹ ΑΔ[ΡΙΑΝΟϹ] Laureate head of Hadrian to right, with slight drapery on his left shoulder. Rev. ΠΑΦΙΗ ϹΑΡΔΙΑΝΩΝ Temple of Aphrodite Paphia: inside, conical xoanon with star and crescent above; to left and right, flaming torch and column; in front, paved semi-circular walled courtyard. GRPC Lydia 424. RPC III online 2400.15 ( this coin ). SNG Copenhagen 526. SNG München 520. Some flan faults on the obverse and a small scratch on the reverse, otherwise, fine.
From the collection of Eric ten Brink, acquired from Savoca on eBay on 2 June 2017.
Price realized | 320 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |