ANCIENT THEMES. Antinoüs. Died AD 130. Æ “Sestertius” (37mm, 30.61 g, 5h). Hostilius Marcellus, priest of Antinoüs. By Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). Later cast. Good VF.

Keystone 17 – The W. Toliver Besson Collection
Lot: 345. Estimated: $ 100

Paduan and Related Medals, Bronze

Sold For $ 950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ANCIENT THEMES. Antinoüs. Died AD 130. Æ “Sestertius” (37mm, 30.61 g, 5h). Hostilius Marcellus, priest of Antinoüs. By Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). Later cast. 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 1697-1702. Brown patina. Good VF.

From the W. Toliver Besson Collection. Ex Elsen 142 (14 September 2019), lot 415.


Closing Date and Time: 22 July 2026 at 11:54:40 ET.



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