Nomos

Auction 18  –  5 May 2019

Nomos, Auction 18

Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Medieval Coins

Su, 05.05.2019, from 4:00 PM CEST
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Description

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.

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Price realized 300 CHF
Starting price 280 CHF
Estimate 350 CHF
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