CILICIA. Hierapolis-Castabala. Faustina II, 147-175. Triassarion (Bronze, 27 mm, 9.79 g, 6 h), struck under Antoninus Pius or Marcus Aurelius. ΦAYCTEINA CEBACTH Draped bust of Faustina to right, as Selene, with a crescent on her forehead. Rev. IEPOΠOΛITΩN Helios, radiate and partially draped, standing facing, three-quarters to left, raising his right hand and holding a whip in his left; at his feet to left, flaming torch. BMC 8-9. Lindgren III, 840. RPC online 4976. SNG Levante, 1586. SNG Paris 2233. Very rare. With an attractive dark green patina and a fine portrait. Uncleaned and with some minor faults, otherwise, good very fine.
Price realized | 300 CHF |
Starting price | 280 CHF |
Estimate | 350 CHF |