KINGS OF BITHYNIA. Nikomedes IV Philopator, 94-74 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 34 mm, 16.14 g, 12 h), Nikomedeia, CY 209 = 90/89. Diademed head of Nikomedes IV to right. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ - EΠIΦANOΥΣ / NIKOMHΔOΥ Zeus standing front, head to left, crowning the king's name with his right hand and holding long scepter in his left; to left, eagle standing left on thunderbolt above magistrate's monogram and ΘΣ (date). Callataÿ p. 63. HGC 7, 646. RG p. 232. SNG von Aulock 6904. Beautifully toned. Struck from a worn obverse die, otherwise, extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Price realized | 420 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |