Smyrna (AD 117-138) Cistophoric Tetradrachm - Hadrian

Hadrian, 117-138 AD. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (10.27g, 1h). Smyrna mint. Struck after 128 AD. Bare head right / Cybele seated left on backless throne, holding patera and resting forearm on tympanum; at feet, lion left with paw raised. VF, spot of encrustation at base of neck.

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Filename:	700994.jpg
City/Mint name:	Smyrna
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Keywords:	roman / silver
References:	Cf. RIC II 488; cf. Metcalf, Cistophori, type 33, 172 (O43/R-; unlisted rev. die); BMCRE 1060 var. (throne with back); RSC 283a
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 70 (9/2005), lot 994 ($1550 + comm)
Photo courtesy of:	Classical Numismatic Group - www.cngcoins.com
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Date added:	Sep 24, 2005
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