An Interesting Selection of Roman Provincial Coinage
Smyrna. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180. Medallion, P. Kl. Attalos the sophist circa 169-175, Æ 26.20 g. ΑΥ Κ Μ ΑV ΑΝΤΩNΙΝΟС Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. ΑΤΤΑΛΟС СΟΦΙСΤΗС ΤΑΙС ΠΑΤΡΙСΙ СΜVΡ ΛΑΟ Zeus of Laodicea standing r., holding long transverse sceptre and eagle; in r. field, Zeus Akraios seated l., holding Nike and long sceptre. BMC 510-511. SNG von Aulock 2244. SNG Copenhagen 1432. RPC Online 287 temp.
Rare. Dark green patina, hammered edge and very fine
Ex Santamaria sale 13 March 1953, Signorelli, 475.