Sardeis (AD 117-138) Cistophoric Tetradrachm - Hadrian

Hadrian, 117-138 AD. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (10.66g, 26mm, 6h). Sardeis mint. Struck after 128 AD. Bare head right / Cult statue of Kore; grain ears and poppy at sides. VF.

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Filename:	3950LG.jpg
City/Mint name:	Sardeis
Keywords:	silver / roman
References:	RIC II 510; Metcalf, Cistophori, type 47 (unlisted dies); RSC 279. Overstruck on a cistophorus of Augustus (RSC 33)
Valuation:	Vcoins, sold $520
Photo courtesy of:	Tom Vossen - www.vcoins.com/tomvossen
Filesize:	83 KiB
Date added:	Jul 03, 2009
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