IONIA, Ephesus. Hadrian. AD 117-138. AR Cistophorus (26.5mm, 10.70 g, 6h). Struck AD 128-138. Near VF.

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Lot: 466. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Provincial, Silver

Sold For $ 350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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IONIA, Ephesus. Hadrian. AD 117-138. AR Cistophorus (26.5mm, 10.70 g, 6h). Struck AD 128-138. Bare head right / DIA NA, cult statue of Diana (Artemis) Ephesia standing facing, wearing kalathos and fillets hanging from wrists, within tetrastyle temple on podium with three steps; EPHESIA in exergue. Metcalf, Cistophori Type 8, 40-64 var. (O–/R– [both dies unrecorded]); RPC III 1332; Pinder 70; RSC 536. Lightly toned, minor marks, overstruck on an uncertain undertype. Near VF.


Closing Date and Time: 21 May 2025 at 12:35:00 ET.

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