Lot 1238
Bar Kochba Revolt, related. Lot of Three Roman AR Tetradrachms, found in association AR Selae. . Hen-740. All issues from Antioch, Syria. Nero: Laureate and aegis draped bust right / Eagle on thunderbolt right, palm branch at right (dated 63/64 AD.); RPC 4189. Galba: Laureate head right, star in right field / Eagle on thunderbolt left, palm branch at left (dated 68/69 AD.); RPC 4196. And, Trajan: Laureate head right / Eagle on thunderbolt left, head reverted; BMC Syria, p. 185, 288. Coins with variety of tones. All with good portraits. The Galba scarce. These sort of coins in many cases provided the metal flans for the large silvers of the Bar Kochba Revolt. Coins range from Fine plus, to Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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| Realized $265 |
