KINGS of BOSPOROS. Rhoemetalces, with Hadrian. AD 131/2-153/4. AV Stater (19.5mm, 7.85 g, 1h). Dated Bosporan Era 431 (AD 134/5).

Triton XXIII – Session One – Greek Coinage Part I
Lot: 289. Estimated: $ 1 500

Greek, Gold

Sold For $ 2 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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KINGS of BOSPOROS. Rhoemetalces, with Hadrian. AD 131/2-153/4. AV Stater (19.5mm, 7.85 g, 1h). Dated Bosporan Era 431 (AD 134/5). BACIΛЄωC POIMHTAΛKOV, diademed and draped bust of Rhoemetalces right / Laureate head of Hadrian right, with small globe at point of bust; AΛY (date) below. Frolova C/a (unlisted die combination); MacDonald 440/2; Anokhin 505a; RPC III 916. Lustrous, thin flan crack. Near EF.

From the Jonathan P. Rosen Collection.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session One – Greek Coinage Part I will be held Tuesday morning, 14 January 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.