Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 100 29-30 May 2017
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An Interesting Selection of Roman Provincial Coinage
Bithynia, Cius or Prusias ad Mare. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180. Bronze circa 161-180, Æ 4.92 g. ΑVΤ ΚΑΙС ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟС Bareheaded, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. ΚΙΑΝΩΝ Nude Eros in attitude of Thanatos standing, r., crossing legs, resting on inverted torch. Recueil Général 43, pl. LI, 1. BMC –. SNG von Aulock –. SNG Copenhagen –. SNG France 477. RPC Online 4766 temp.
Exceedingly rare, only two specimens listed in RPC. Surface
somewhat porous, otherwise very fine