BITHYNIA, Nicomedia. C. Papirius Carbo. Procurator, 62-59 BC. Æ (24mm, 8.45 g, 12h). Dated CY 224 (59/8 BC).Electronic Auction 519 Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 45. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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BITHYNIA, Nicomedia. C. Papirius Carbo. Procurator, 62-59 BC. Æ (24mm, 8.45 g, 12h). Dated CY 224 (59/8 BC). Laureate head of Zeus right / Roma seated left on pile of shields, wearing parazonium on side, holding Nike and spear; monogram to inner left, ΔKΣ (date) below shield. RG 2; SNG Copenhagenn 545; HGC 7, 596; DCA 589 corr. Dark green patina with some lighter green highlights/deposits, a few light scratches. Near VF. |