SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Hadrian, 117-138. Assarion (Bronze, 18 mm, 4.61 g, 6 h). ΑΥΤΟ ΚΑΙϹ ΤΡΑΙΑ ΑΔΡ[ΙΑΝ]ΟϹ ϹЄΒ Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian to right, seen from behind. Rev. [ΑΝΤΙΟΧЄⲰΝ ΤΗϹ] ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛЄⲰC Turreted and veiled bust of the of Antiochia to right. McAlee 542b. RPC III 3727. Somewhat smoothed and with a few small breaks in the patina, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From the collection of Mark Gibbons, Newcastle, ex Savoca 193rd Silver E-Auction, 28 January 2024, 146.
Price realized | 60 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |