Antinous, favourite of Hadrian
Oktassarion or quinarius, Corinthia Achae after 130, Æ 37.57 g. BE – TOVPIOC Bare head r. Rev. TOIC [AP] KACI Pacing horse r., with l. foreleg raised. Blum –. RPC 326.1 (this coin) Of the highest rarity, apparently the finest of only two specimens known. A portrait of great beauty and a wonderful untouched light green patina. Very fine / about very fine Ex NAC sale 54, 2010, 435.
Price realized | 19'000 CHF |
Starting price | 12'000 CHF |
Estimate | 15'000 CHF |