Roma Numismatics Ltd > Auction XXV | Auction date: 22 September 2022 |
Lot number: 660 | |
Lot description: Augustus AR Drachm of Masicytus, Lycia. Circa 27-20 BC. Bare head of Augustus assimilating features of Agrippa to right; Λ-Υ across fields / Two citharas, pellet between, M-A across outer fields. RPC I 3309; SNG von Aulock -; BMC -; Troxell, Lycian League -, cf. Period IV, 121 (differing placement of ethnic on rev.); Roma E-30, lot 211 (same obv. die). 3.33g, 20mm, 1h. Mint State; minor die break on obv., attractive light cabinet tone. Extremely Rare, possibly the second known example with this variant rev. type. From the inventory of a German dealer. Estimate: 1000 GBP |