CARIA. Euippe. Hadrian, 117-138. Pentassarion (Bronze, 31 mm, 19.90 g, 6 h). [...] ΑΔΡΙΑΝ[...] Laureate and cuirassed bust of Hadrian to right, cuirass decorated with radiate head of Helios to right; to right, countermark: flower (?) within oval incuse. Rev. ЄΥΙΠΠЄΩΝ Cult statue of Artemis Ephesia, with supports and flanked by two stags. BMC -. RPC III online 2221A.1 ( this coin ). SNG Copenhagen -. SNG von Aulock -. Countermark apparently unpublished. Apparently unique, the only coin known for Hadrian from this city. Somewhat rough and with light deposits, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of Eric ten Brink, ex Naumann E-Auction 69, 2 September 2018, 273.
Price realized | 200 CHF |
Starting price | 75 CHF |