PHRYGIA. Laodicea ad Lycum. Hadrian, 117-138. Assarion (Bronze, 19 mm, 5.00 g, 6 h). ΑΥ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian to right, seen from behind. Rev. ΛΑΟΔΙΚЄΩΝ Zeus standing front, head to left, holding Nike in his right hand and scepter in his left; to left at feet, eagle with spread wings standing facing on altar, head to right. BMC 196. RPC III online 2326.9 ( this coin ). SNG München 386. Attractive earthen highlights over a dark patina. Light cleaning scratches, otherwise, fine.
From the collection of Eric ten Brink, ex Saint Paul Antiques E-Auction 7, 11 June 2017, 218.
Price realized | 30 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |