Ephesos (AD 117-138) Cistophoric Tetradrachm - Hadrian

Hadrian, 117-138 AD. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (10.25g, 6h), struck after 128 AD. Bare-headed and draped bust right / Temple of Diana (Artemis) Ephesia: ornate tetrastyle temple set on three-tiered base, pediment decorated with figures; cult statue of Diana within. VF, light graffiti in obverse field.

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Filename:	700982.jpg
City/Mint name:	Ephesos
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Keywords:	roman / silver
References:	RIC II 475b; Metcalf, Cistophori, type 9 (unlisted dies); BMCRE 1093; RSC 537
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 70 (9/2005), lot 982 ($800 + comm)
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Date added:	Sep 24, 2005
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