LYDIA, Magnesia ad Sipylum. 2nd-3rd centuries AD. Æ (15mm, 3.22 g, 3h). VF.Electronic Auction 562 Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 120. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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LYDIA, Magnesia ad Sipylum. 2nd-3rd centuries AD. Æ (15mm, 3.22 g, 3h). MAΓNHT ΩN CIΠYΛOY, bearded head of Mount Sipylos right / [ЄPMOC], river-god Hermos, reclining left on urn from which water flows. Hochard 1177 var. (D117/R– [rev. die unrecorded without cornucopia]); Kurth 57 (this coin illustrated); RPC III 1948A var. (river-god holding cornucopia). Dark brown patina with earthen highlights, reverse off center. VF. Extremely rare variety without a cornucopia. |