Lot 3158
Sale 70 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Thrace, (Moesia Inferior), Nicopolis ad Istrum, Elagabalus, (A.D. 218-222), AE 25, (10.892 grams), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus to right, around AVT M AVPH ANT**W*NEI[NOC], rev. Zeus naked standing to left, holding sceptre and dish, around V**P* NOBIOV POV**F*OV NIKO**POLITWN PR*OC, across field CTP ON, (S.-, Pick 1896 [p.477, 2 examples recorded]). Even dark brown tone, good very fine and rare.
An issue by the Roman Magistrate Novius Rufus.
- Estimate
- $160
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $125