DECAPOLIS, Nysa-Scythopolis. temp. Metellus Scipio, proconsul Syriae. 53-46 BCE. Æ (21mm, 6.72 g, 12h). In the name and types of Aulus Gabinius. Dated CY 16 (49/8).

Triton XXV
Lot: 673. Estimated: $ 500

Roman Provincial, Bronze, Coin-in-Hand Video

Sold For $ 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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DECAPOLIS, Nysa-Scythopolis. temp. Metellus Scipio, proconsul Syriae. 53-46 BCE. Æ (21mm, 6.72 g, 12h). In the name and types of Aulus Gabinius. Dated CY 16 (49/8). Bare head of Gabinius right / Dionysus standing left, holding cantharus and thyrsus; GAB/ NY in two lines to left; L Ις (date) to right; Λ in exergue. Cf. Barkay 5 = Barkay, Coins, 8 ([Crassus] for type, but with final digit not visible); cf. Rosenberger 3; Hendin –; cf. RPC I 4827; DCA –; cf. Sofaer 7. Dark green surfaces, earthen highlights. VF. Extremely rare, none in CoinArchives.

From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection, purchased from David Hendin, January 2005.


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