ANCIENT THEMES. Antinoüs. Died AD 130. Cast Æ “Medallion” (38mm, 31.49 g, 6h). Paduan type. Low quality cast after Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). As made.Electronic Auction 556 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANCIENT THEMES. Antinoüs. Died AD 130. Cast Æ “Medallion” (38mm, 31.49 g, 6h). Paduan type. Low quality cast after Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). OCTIΛIOC MAPKЄΛΛOC O IЄPЄYC TOY ANTINOOY ·, bareheaded and draped bust right / ANЄΘHKЄ TOIC AXAIOIC, Hermes standing facing on ground line, head left, holding rearing bull and winged kerykeion (caduceus). Johnson & Martini 1695-1702; cf. Klawans 1. Brassy brown surfaces. As made. Low quality cast . |