LYCAONIA, Iconium. Claudius. AD 41-54. Æ (27mm, 9.14 g, 11h). Marcus Annius Afrinus, legatus Augusti pro praetore. Struck circa AD 49-54. Near VF.

Electronic Auction 615
Lot: 521. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Sold For $ 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Go to Live

LYCAONIA, Iconium. Claudius. AD 41-54. Æ (27mm, 9.14 g, 11h). Marcus Annius Afrinus, legatus Augusti pro praetore. Struck circa AD 49-54. Laureate head right / Cybele enthroned left, wearing kalathos, holding long scepter; below throne, lion seated left. von Aulock, Lykaoniens 253-7; RPC I 3541; SNG BN –. Earthen green patina, scratches. Near VF. Rare.

Afrinus was a senator from southern Spain who held several positions under Claudius, eventually being appointed legate of Galatia circa AD 49. During his tenure in Galatia, Afrinus was elevated to full consul in AD 66, then served as governor of Pannonia from AD 69–73.

Closing Date and Time: 12 August 2026 at 12:53:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.