Banner Naumann 166
Rare Architectural Type - Best Specimen Known
Dritto moneta Rovescio moneta
Dritto Rovescio
Lot # 270
MYSIA. Cyzicus. Caracalla (198-217). Ae.

Obv: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΥΡΗΛΙ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟϹ ΑΥΓ.
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind.
Rev: ΑΥΡ ΑΝΤΩΝЄΙΝΙΑΝΩΝ ΚΥΖΙΚΗΝΩΝ / ΔΙϹ ΝЄΟΚΟΡΩΝ.
On the left, temple with nine columns; on the right, building with closed gate and, on roof, three statues of Demeter carrying torches, between two large torches entwined by serpents.

RPC V.2 online - (unassigned; ID 1078) (3 specimens); SNG BN 782.

Extremely rare

Condition: Very fine.

Weight: 18.9 g.
Diameter: 33 mm.

Estimate: 2000,00 €
Watch:
Starting price: € 1'600
B.P.: 18.90%
Closing on: 2026-05-03 16:00:00 Roma time