Ephesos (AD 117-138) Cistophoric Tetradrachm - Hadrian

Hadrian, 117-138 AD. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (10.47g, 5h), struck after 128 AD. Bare head right / Cult statue of Diana (Artemis) Ephesia; stags at sides. VF, trace of light toning on obverse.

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City/Mint name:	Ephesos
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Keywords:	roman / silver
References:	RIC III 527; cf. Metcalf, Cistophori, type 20, 89 / type 19, 86 (O67/R75; unlisted die combination); RSC 539
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 70 (9/2005), lot 986 ($1,350 + comm)
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Date added:	Sep 24, 2005
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