PAPHLAGONIA. Sinope. Triumviral period, 39-35 BC. (Bronze, 25 mm, 8.78 g, 11 h), year 8 = 39/38. C F I AN VIII Bare head of Mark Antony to right; uncertain countermark (or flan fault?) on neck. Rev. EX D D Bare head of Octavian to right. RPC 2110/2. Extremely rare, the second verifiable, and only available, specimen known. Attractive green patina with earthen encrustations. Countermark or fault on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.
There are apparently two other examples of this coin: one cited in RG, but apparently now lost (RPC 2110) and a second one that is in the Sinop Museum (RPC 2110/2).
Price realized | 800 CHF |
Starting price | 400 CHF |
Estimate | 500 CHF |