Details
LOT 3446
Lydia, Mostene AE 25mm. Circa AD 169-180. Pseudo-autonomous issue.
ΘЄA PΩMH, helmetted and draped bust of Roma to right; spear to right; c/m: male head to left / MOCTHNΩN ΛVΔΩN, tripod; two palm fronds above. RPC IV.2 Online 17164 (temporary); Hochard 1364. Near Very Fine.(7.89gr, 25mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Ex Münzzentrum Rheinland.
Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.
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