Watch List notes:

PHRYGIA. Cibyra. Pseudo-autonomous issue. 1/3 Assarion (Orichalcum, 15 mm, 2.49 g, 12 h), time of the Antonines, 138-192. Eagle standing left on altar, wing spreads and head to right. Rev. KI/BYPA/TΩN within laurel wreath. BMC 29. RPC IV online 1957 (same dies). SNG von Aulock 3723 (same dies). Very rare, the best of very few known examples. Nearly extremely fine.


The reverse of this charming little coin shows some light traces of contemporary gilding.