★ The Abduction of Ganymede ★

TROAS. Dardanus. Geta (Caesar, 198-209). Ae.

Obv: Π CЄΠTI ΓЄTAC KAI.
Bareheaded, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: ΔΑΡΔΑΝΙΩN.
Ganymede left, head right, holding pedum, being carried away by Zeus in the form of an eagle.

SNG von Aulock 1507 var. (obv. legend); CNG E-315, lot 173 (which realized a hammer of $2,750) var. (same).

Condition: Near very fine.

Weight: 9.96 g.
Diameter: 25 mm.