Details
LOT 2779
Cilicia, Mopsouestia-Mopsus AE 19mm. Dated CY 262 (AD 194/5). Time of Septimius Severus. Pseudo-autonomous issue.
ΑΔΡΙΑΝധΝ ΜΟΨΕΑΤധΝ, turreted, veiled and draped bust of Tyche to right / ЄTOVC B-Ξ-C (date), altar on stand. RPC IV.3 25422.1 (temporary) = SNG Levante 1342. Good Very Fine. Exceedingly rare. Best known specimen with clear date.(5.48gr, 19mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the European coin market.
Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.
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