Contorniates. Late 4th century AD. Æ Contorniate (38.5mm, 34.55 g, 1h). In the name of Trajan. VF.

CNG Feature Auction 129
Lot: 582.
Closing Date: May 14 2025 11:00 ET

Roman Imperial, Bronze

Estimate: $ 1 500

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Contorniates. Late 4th century AD. Æ Contorniate (38.5mm, 34.55 g, 1h). In the name of Trajan. DIVO NERVA E TRAIANO, laureate head right, slight drapery / Scylla, to right, attacking Odysseus’ ship and crew, to left; three crew members fighting right on ship’s prow, two helpless in sea below. Alföldi, Kontorniat p. 156, Rs. 85 and pls. 146, 9-12; 147, 1-12; and 148, 1-4. Dark brown surfaces with some red, slight roughness, pierced and plugged. VF. A well detailed example.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group 120 (11 May 2022), lot 964 (hammer $4500).


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