CNG 100, Lot: 1733. Estimate $300. Sold for $180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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CILICIA, Irenopolis-Neronias. Valerian I. AD 253-260. Æ 8 Assaria (28mm, 20.33 g, 1h). Dated CY 203 (AD 254/5). Radiate and cuirassed bust right / Dionysos in facing biga drawn by panthers, holding cantharus and thyrsus; H (mark of value) to right, [Γ–C (both retrograde, date) in exergue]. Karbach 153; SNG France 2272 (same dies); SNG Levante 1623 (same dies); SNG Levante Suppl. 392 (same dies). VF, dark green patina, earthen highlights.
From the R.H. Collection.