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Coin ID #9580

Ephesos (AD 117-138) AE 37 - Hadrian

Hadrian, 117-138 AD. AE37 (24.30g, 6h). Laureate and cuirassed bust right wearing aegis / Cult statue of Diana of Ephesus within ornate octostyle temple. Good Fine, dark greenish-brown patina, cleaning scratches. Slight traces of silvering on the reverse. Ex R. D. Frederick Coll.

The light silvering on this specimen and a specimen that appeared in Stack’s (1/2010, lot 267), suggests that this was perhaps a medallic or commemorative issue, possibly struck on the occasion of Hadrian’s visit to Ephesos in 129 AD.

File information
Filename:2840154.jpg
City/Mint name:Ephesos
Keywords:roman / bronze
References:BMC 224; SNG Copenhagen 387 (same obv. die); SNG von Aulock -
Valuation:CNG Elec. Auc. 284 (8/2012), lot 154 ($300 + comm)
Photo courtesy of:Classical Numismatic Group - www.cngcoins.com
Filesize:148 KiB
Date added:Nov 15, 2012
Dimensions:800 x 375 pixels
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