| Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
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| Lot description: The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Time of Marcus Aurelius, 161 – 180. Description Bronze, Maionia Lydiae circa 161-180, Æ 26 mm, 9.40 g. ZΕVC – ΟΛVΜΠΙΟC Draped bust of Zeus l., hair bound with taenia. ΕΠΙ ? ΚVΝΕΙΝΤΟ ? Υ Β Α ? ΡΧ ΜΑΙΟΝΩΝ Roma seated l. on cuirass, holding Victory and parazonium; behind, shield. Reference Waddington, Inventaire 5057. Condition A very impressive portrait of superb style struck on a very broad flan. Dark green patina and about extremely fine Provenance M&M sale 41, 1970, 24 Sternberg sale XXI, 1988, 142 Tkalec sale 23 October 1992, 277 NAC sale 84, 2015, 1033 Estimate: 6000 CHF |  |
