Sardeis (AD 117-138) Cistophoric Tetradrachm - Hadrian

Hadrian, 117-138 AD. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (10.48g, 1h), struck after 128 AD. Bare head right; countermark: IMP (ligate) VES AV(AV ligate) G in incuse / Cult statue of Kore standing facing; grain ears and poppy at feet. VF. Overstruck on a cistophorus of Mark Antony which bore the IMP VES AV countermark.

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City/Mint name:	Sardeis
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Keywords:	roman / silver
References:	RIC II 510; Metcalf, Cistophori, type 47 (unlisted dies); BMCRE 1075; RSC 279; for countermark: Howgego 840 and Pangerl 101
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 70 (9/2005), lot 1001 ($550+ comm)
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Date added:	Sep 24, 2005
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