THRACE. Byzantium. Uncertain emperor (1st-2nd centuries). Ae.
Obv: Laureate head left; uncertain legend around.
Rev: BYZANTIΩN.
Helmet left.
RPC I -; RPC III -; RPC IV online -; RPC Supp. -; apparently unpublished.
Though this appears to be an Antonine portrait, it does not closely match any of the known portraits, and fits more closely in style to those of the first century, yet a beard would not make sense for any of those emperors. The inability to deconstruct the obverse legend complicates further attribution.
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 6.55 g.
Diameter: 20 mm.
Price realized | 575 EUR 25 bids |
Starting price | 80 EUR |
Estimate | 100 EUR |