CARIA, Antiochia ad Maeandrum. Gallienus. AD 253-268. Æ (38mm, 20.84 g, 6h).CNG Feature Auction 120 Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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CARIA, Antiochia ad Maeandrum. Gallienus. AD 253-268. Æ (38mm, 20.84 g, 6h). Radiate, helmeted, and cuirassed bust left, holding spear spear forward and shield decorated with umbo (central boss) / River-god Maeandrus, holding reed in outstretched right hand and cradling cornucopia in left arm, reclining left on platform; to left, triple bay arch surmounted by stork standing right; to right, figure, holding walking staff, traversing bridge composed of six arches surmounted by railing spanning river with smaller arches on either side forming access from river banks; flowing water below. SNG München 92; SNG von Aulock 2430; SNG Copenhagen –. Dark red-brown patina, minor roughness. Good VF. Well struck on a broad flan. |