Classical Numismatic Group > Mail Bid Sale 69 | Auction date: 8 June 2005 |
Lot number: 1182 | |
Lot description: GALATIA, Ancyra. Antinoüs, favorite of Hadrian. Died 130 AD. Æ 34mm (23.87 gm, 7h). Julius Saturninus, magistrate. Estimate $1000 GALATIA, Ancyra. Antinoüs, favorite of Hadrian. Died 130 AD. Æ 34mm (23.87 gm, 7h). Julius Saturninus, magistrate. Bare head right / [IOVLIOC CATOP]NINOC ANK[VPANOIC], the god Mên standing left wearing cloak and Phrygian cap, crescent on shoulder, holding anchor and sceptre. Blum g. 51, 2 var. (bust draped); Arslan, Roman 46 var. (same); SNG France 2445; SNG Copenhagen 108. Fine, hard green patina, a few minor pits. Rare. ($1000) From the Garth R. Drewry Collection. |