Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2020 Auction 5-6 Aug 2020
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NERVA, A.D. 96-98. AR Cistophorus (10.81 gms), Uncertain mint in Asia Minor (or Rome for circulation in Asia), A.D. 97. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.
RIC-117; RSC-43; RPC-3, 1302. Obverse: Laureate head right; Reverse: Temple of Diana Perga: distyle temple set upon three-tiered base; cult statue of Diana facing within. Assuredly one of the finest of the type which can be encountered, this example presents alluring gunmetal gray toning with a solid strike and exceptional portrait of the emperor during the first of his three years of reign. Destined for a fine imperial or even provincial cabinet.
Estimate: $2000.00- $3000.00
RIC-117; RSC-43; RPC-3, 1302. Obverse: Laureate head right; Reverse: Temple of Diana Perga: distyle temple set upon three-tiered base; cult statue of Diana facing within. Assuredly one of the finest of the type which can be encountered, this example presents alluring gunmetal gray toning with a solid strike and exceptional portrait of the emperor during the first of his three years of reign. Destined for a fine imperial or even provincial cabinet.
Estimate: $2000.00- $3000.00