MYSIA. Parium. Pseudo-autonomous issue, time of Julius Caesar, circa 45 BC. (Bronze, 18.5 mm, 5.41 g, 1 h), struck under the aediles C. Matuinus and T. Ancius. C-G/I-P (= Colonia Gemella Iulia Pariana ) Diademed and draped bust of Aphrodite to right. Rev. C MATVINO / T ANICIO / AED Praefericulum. RPC I 2256. SNG BN 1419-20. Green patina. Porosity, otherwise, very fine.

From the Vineyard Collection, acquired in April 2001.