Hierapolis (AD 117-138) Cistophoric Tetradrachm - Hadrian

Hadrian, 117-138 AD. AR Cistophoric Tetradrachm (11.22g, 6h). Struck after 128 AD. Bare-headed and draped bust right / Apollo Citharoedus standing right, holding plectrum and lyre. VF, a few scratches. Overstruck on an uncertain cistophorus.

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City/Mint name:	Hierapolis
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Keywords:	roman / silver
References:	RIC II 482; cf. Metcalf, Cistophori, type 53, 239 (O5/R-; unlisted rev. die); BMCRE 1054; RSC 285
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 70 (9/2005), lot 1006 ($800 + comm)
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Date added:	Sep 24, 2005
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