Contorniates. Late 4th century AD. Æ (39mm, 34.58 g, 1h). In the name of Divus Trajan.CNG Feature Auction 120 Roman Imperial, Bronze Sold For $ 4 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Contorniates. Late 4th century AD. Æ (39mm, 34.58 g, 1h). In the name of Divus Trajan. Laureate bust of Divus Trajan right, slight drapery on left shoulder / Scylla swimming left on waves, clutching man from bow of galley while two men stand behind, one brandishing shield and spear and the other waving hands to ward her off, and holding rudder; one figure behind Scylla dives into water; two figures struggle in waves. Alföldi, Kontorniat 179. Brown patina, light porosity, holed and plugged. Near VF. |