Sardeis (AD 117-138) Cistophoric Tetradrachm - Hadrian

Hadrian, 117-138 AD. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (10.84g), Sardis mint. Bare head right / Cult statue of Persian Artemis flanked by grain ears and poppy. VF. Overstruck on an uncertain type of Augustus.

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City/Mint name:	Sardeis
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Keywords:	silver / roman
References:	RIC III 510; Metcalf, Cistophori 209 (O10/R15); RSC 279
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 64 (9/2003), lot 1077 ($420 + comm)
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Date added:	Sep 09, 2005
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