287, Lot: 753. Estimate $200. Sold for $220. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Renaissance fantasy medals. Antinoüs. Died AD 130. Æ Medal (36mm, 36.53 g, 7h). Hostilius Marcellus, priest of Antinoüs. Later cast after G. Cavino. Bare-headed and draped bust right / Hermes standing facing, head left, restraining Pegasos by bridle and holding winged caduceus. Cf. Klawans 1 (original strike). Good VF.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 198, lot 385.