Sale: Triton XII, Lot: 679. Estimate $1000. Closing Date: Monday, 5 January 2009. Sold For $3000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Julia Domna. Augusta, AD 193-217. Æ 28mm (12.44 g, 12h).
Homonoia with Smyrna. Caesaraea-Eusebia in Cappadocia mint. Dated CY 14 (AD 206/7). IOVΛIA ΔO MNA AVΓ, draped bust right / KAICAP[EΩN] CMYPNAIΩN, OMONOIA in exergue, agalma of Mount Argaeus surmounted by star, flanked by agonistic crowns, each containing a palm; ЄT IΔ (date) across field. Franke & Nollé Type III (VD/R-; unlisted rev. die); Sydenham,
Caesarea 626a = Hunterian 101 var. (rev. legend); SNG Hunterian 2260 var. (same). VF, slightly rough black-green patina with traces of earthen overtones, adjustment marks on reverse. Very rare.