AEOLIS. Temnus. Time of Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. (Bronze, 17.5 mm, 2.84 g, 1 h), issue under C. Asinius Gallus, proconsul of Asia; Apollas, son of Phanias, magistrate, 5 BC. ΑCΙΝΙΟC ΓΑΛΛΟC ΑΓΝΟC Bare head of Asinius Gallus to right. Rev. ΑΠΟΛΛΑC ΦΑΙΝΙΟΥ ΤΑΜΝΙΤΑΝ Head of Dionysos to right, wearing ivy wreath. BMC 24-6. RPC I 2447. SNG Copenhagen 276. Brown patina. A rare Augustan issue with a non-imperial portrait. Rough, otherwise, good fine.
From the Vineyard Collection, ex Henzen FPL 105, April 1999, 100.
Price realized | 90 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |