Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 55 | Auction date: 8 October 2010 |
Lot number: 156 | |
Lot description: LOKRIS LOKRI OPUNTII Bronze, AD 68 - 69. Æ 7.74 g., 9¢. Head of Demeter r. wreathed, to r. poppy head. Countermark monogram LO in circular incuse. CEPAPIWN - OC from top r., down circular. Rev. Helmeted warrior in short chiton, standing l. with shield and spear and resting r. arm on hip. OΠOYNTIΩN l. up, EΠIKΛA r. down, UD[IOY] l. up in a second legend line. Corpus group 41, 10a. RPC 1342. BMC 86, pl. II, 11. A nice coin with a dark green-brown patina and an unusually complete legend. The usual flatness due to the countermark, otherwise good very fine / very fine. Ex Spink 46, 9 October 1985, lot 78 (part). Estimate: 150 CHF |