THRACE, Byzantium. temp. Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. Æ Tetrassarion (22mm, 7.96 g, 1h). Thea Faustina II, magistrate. Struck AD 178-180. Good Fine.Electronic Auction 545 Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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THRACE, Byzantium. temp. Marcus Aurelius. AD 161-180. Æ Tetrassarion (22mm, 7.96 g, 1h). Thea Faustina II, magistrate. Struck AD 178-180. Helmeted and bearded head of Byzas right / Prow of galley left with emperor standing left atop, extending hand, and holding spear. Schönert-Geiss, Byzantion 2049 var. (V13/R–; unpublished rev. die without trophy); RPC IV.1 Online 8720 var. (trophy). Dark green patina, patch of red, cleaning scratches. Good Fine. Extremely rare, unpublished variety. |