KINGS OF BITHYNIA. Nikomedes IV Philopator, 94-74 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 35 mm, 16.62 g, 12 h), Nikomedeia, CY 206 = 93/2. 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 monogram and CΣ (date). BMC 2 ('Nicomedes III'). Callataÿ p. 61-2 and pl. 21. Dewing 2159. HGC 7, 646. RG p. 232, 40. Lightly toned and well struck. Minor die wear and with very light doubling on the reverse, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group 102, 18 May 2016, 348 and Roma X, 27 September 2015, 560.
Price realized | 1'700 CHF |
Starting price | 400 CHF |
Estimate | 500 CHF |