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Hadrian. AD 117-138. AR Cistophorus (28mm, 9.91 g, 12h) Uncertain mint in Asia !

Hadrian. AD 117-138. AR Cistophorus (28mm, 9.91 g, 12h) Uncertain mint in Asia !

$ 184.27

Availability: 23 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • Historical Period: Roman: Provincial (100-400 AD)
  • Era: Ancient
  • Cleaned/Uncleaned: toned
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
  • Grade: Ungraded
  • Denomination: Cistophorus
  • Year: 138 AD
  • Provenance: ex CNG
  • Certification: Uncertified

    Description

    Hadrian.
    AD 117-138. AR Cistophorus (28mm, 9.91 g, 12h). Uncertain mint in Asia. Draped bust right / Minerva standing left, holding patera, spear, and shield. RIC II 503; Metcalf,
    Cistophori
    type 118; RSC 294. Near VF, deposit on reverse. Overstruck on an Ephesian cistophorus of Claudius (cf. RPC I 2221-2; pediment visible at roughly 6 o’clock on obverse, back of head visible on reverse to right of Minerva).
    ex CNG
    coin appears slightly darker in hand than in the image.,  multiple images of one coin on offer. US Shipping only on Ancient Coins .
    All Ancient coins are genuine, guaranteed., any doubts on receipt of any of my coins, I will accept any as a return with confirmation of forgery from David R. Sear's authentication service.
    Payment is due at the end of the Auction ! loc x1