CNG 111, Lot: 509. Estimate $300. Sold for $500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CYRRHESTICA, Hierapolis. Diadumenian. As Caesar, AD 217-218. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 11.24 g, 11h). Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Eagle standing facing, head and tail right, with wings spread, holding wreath in beak; between legs, lion advancing right. Prieur 946. Good VF, lightly toned, metal flaws on obverse. Scarce.

From the Michel Prieur Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 179 (2 January 2008), lot 158.