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| Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 80 | Auction date: 20 October 2014 |
| Lot number: 96 | |
| Lot description: The Roman Empire Antinous, favourite of Hadrian Bronze, Tarsus Ciliciae circa 134, Æ 13.08 g. HPΩC – ANTINOOC Bare head l.; in upper l. field, star. Rev. ΑΔΡΙΑΝΗC ΤΑΡCOV MHTP[OΠOΛEΩC NE]ΩΚΟ?ΟV Cista, ornamented with garlands, flanked by two thyrsoi and with a third behind; all linked by ribbons. Below, NEΩ ΙΑΚXΩ. ?? Blum p. 52, 5. Waddington 4631. SNG Paris 1421. Of the highest rarity, by far the finest of only three specimens known and undoubtedly one of the finest bronze coins of Antinous in existence. A magnificent portrait of masterly style. Dark olive green patina and good extremely fine Ex Tkalec February 2002, 160 and Leu 91, 2004, 549 sales. Estimate: 35000 CHF |  |
