Sardeis (AD 117-138) Cistophoric Tetradrachm - Hadrian

Hadrian, 117-138 AD. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (10.87g, 7h). Sardis mint. Struck after 128 AD. Bare head right / Cult statue of Kore standing facing; grain ears and poppy at feet. VF. Overstruck on an uncertain undertype.

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Filename:	701000.jpg
City/Mint name:	Sardeis
Keywords:	roman / silver
References:	RIC II 510; Metcalf, Cistophori, type 47 (unlisted dies); BMCRE 1075; RSC 279
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 70 (9/2005), lot 1000 ($550 + comm)
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Filesize:	71 KiB
Date added:	Sep 24, 2005
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