MYSIA. Cyzicus. Time of Marcus Aurelius, 161-180. Assarion (Bronze, 21 mm, 4.83 g, 12 h). ΚΟΡΗ CΩΤΕΙΡΑ Draped bust of Kore-Soteira to right, wreathed with grain ears. Rev. ΚΥΖΙΚΗ/ΝΩΝ Panther standing to right, patting jug with left forepaw. Lindgren & Kovacs 229. RPC IV.2 Online temp. 775. Von Fritze VI 15b. Dark brown patina; rare type. Porosity, otherwise, good very fine.
From the Vineyard Collection, acquired in NY in December 1999.