Lot 1729
Gadara in Decapolis. Antoninus Pius. Æ 26 (10.63 g), AD 138-161. CY 223 (AD 159/60). AVT KAIC ANTω-NEINOC CEB EVC, laureate and cuirassed bust of Antoninus Pius right. Reverse: ΓAΔAP-EωN, laureate head of Hercules right, lion's skin tied at neck; at end of legend, date (ΓKC). Spijkerman 32; Rosenberger 39; SNG ANS -; RPC IV online temp. 6292. Rare. Beautiful smooth green patina. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $400 - 500
The Alan Leventen Collection.
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