KINGS of BITHYNIA. Nikomedes IV Philopator. 94-74 BC. AR Tetradrachm (34mm, 12.97 g, 11h). Nikomedeia mint. Dated 211 BE (88/7 BC). VF.Electronic Auction 555 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 110. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KINGS of BITHYNIA. Nikomedes IV Philopator. 94-74 BC. AR Tetradrachm (34mm, 12.97 g, 11h). Nikomedeia mint. Dated 211 BE (88/7 BC). Diademed head right / Zeus standing left, holding wreath and scepter; to left, eagle standing left on thunderbolt above monogram above AIΣ (date). Callataÿ p. 64, dies D217/R– (unlisted with this monogram); RG 40 var. (same); HGC 7, 646; DCA 445. Lightly toned, patches of find patina, large edge loss, scratches. VF. Extremely rare date; only four noted by Callataÿ, none in CoinArchives. |