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LOT 3384

Faustina II AE 24mm of Apamea, Bithynia. AD 147-175.

FΛUCTINΛC ΛUG, draped bust to right / NEPTUN[I C I] C Λ ∂ ∂ (Colonia Iulia Concordia Apamea decurionum decreto), nude Neptune (Poseidon) standing facing, head to left, holding dolphin and trident. RPC IV.1, 4729 (temporary); RG 55. Near Very Fine. Exceedingly rare; only one specimen cited by RPC Online; no other examples on CoinArchives.(6.62gr, 24mm, 12h.).

Provenance

Acquired on the European coin market.
Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.

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Rare Type of Bithynian City of Apamea

LOT 3384

Faustina II AE 24mm of Apamea, Bithynia.

Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)

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