BITHYNIA, Koinon of Bithynia. Hadrian. AD 117-138. AR Cistophorus (25mm, 10.26 g, 6h). Nicomedia mint.Electronic Auction 516 Roman Provincial, Silver Sold For $ 1 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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BITHYNIA, Koinon of Bithynia. Hadrian. AD 117-138. AR Cistophorus (25mm, 10.26 g, 6h). Nicomedia mint. IMP CAES TRA HADRIANO AVG P P, bareheaded and draped bust right / Octastyle temple on podium of three steps, clipeus in pediment; ROM AVG in entablature, SP QR in fields, COM BIT in exergue. RPC III 982 var. (bust); Metcalf, Cistophori 14 var. (same). A few light scratches and deposits. Near VF. Very rare, unpublished. |