| Numismatik Naumann (formerly Gitbud & Naumann) > Auction 148 | Auction date: 5 January 2025 |
| Lot number: 398 Price realized: 85 EUR (Approx. 87 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: BITHYNIA. Caesarea Germanica. Geta (Caesar, 198-209). Ae. Obv: Λ CЄ ΓЄTAC K. Bareheaded and draped bust right. Rev: KAICAPЄIAC ΓЄPMANIKHC. Phosphorus advancing right, holding torch in both hands. Waddington, RG p. 284, 18 = Babelon, Waddington 281. Very rare Ex Pecunem 42 (2016), lot 426. The planet Venus in his morning aspect was referred to by the name 'Phosphoros' (= He who brings light). According to the myth, he was the son of Cephalus (son of Hermes) and Eos, the Dawn. Condition: Very fine. Weight: 3.08 g. Diameter: 17 mm. Estimate: 80 EUR |  |
