Hadrian AD 117-138. Ephesus
Cistophor AR

27mm., 10,02g.

HADRIANVS AVG CO[S III P P?], (IMP CA from overstruck), bare and draped bust of Hadrian right / DIANA [EPHESIA], (part of wreath from overstruck), cult statue of Diana (Artemis) Ephesia facing, arms outstretched, pendilia on each arm, two stags adduced to either side.

very fine, overstruck

RIC II 525 var. (not draped); Metcalf, Cistophori Type 5 var. (same); RSC 534 var. (same).