BITHYNIA, Koinon of Bithynia. Hadrian. AD 117-138. AR Cistophorus (26mm, 10.88 g, 6h). Nicomedia mint. Struck AD 128-138. VF.

CNG Feature Auction 129
Lot: 394.
Closing Date: May 14 2025 11:00 ET

Roman Provincial, Silver

Estimate: $ 750

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BITHYNIA, Koinon of Bithynia. Hadrian. AD 117-138. AR Cistophorus (26mm, 10.88 g, 6h). Nicomedia mint. Struck AD 128-138. Laureate head right / Octastyle temple set on podium with three steps, ROM S P AVG across frieze, pellet in pediment. Metcalf, Cistophori, type B1, 3 var. (O2/R– [unlisted rev. die]); RPC III 968.13 (this coin); RSC 240b. Lightly toned, trace deposits, die break on reverse. VF.

From the G. Savonarola Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 72 (14 June 2006), lot 1481.


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