CNG 69, Lot: 1182. Closing Date: Jun 08, 
  2005. GALATIA, Ancyra. Antinoüs, favorite of 
  Hadrian. Died 130 AD. Æ 34mm (23.87 gm, 7h). 
  Julius Saturninus, magistrate. Bidding Closed 
  Estimate $1000 

GALATIA, Ancyra. Antinoüs, favorite of Hadrian. 
Died 130 AD. Æ 34mm (23.87 gm, 7h). Julius 
Saturninus, magistrate. Bare head right / [IOVLIOC 
CATOP]NINOC ANK[VPANOIC], the god Mên standing 
left wearing cloak and Phrygian cap, crescent on 
shoulder, holding anchor and sceptre. Blum g. 51, 
2 var. (bust draped); Arslan, Roman 46 var. 
(same); SNG France 2445; SNG Copenhagen 108. Fine, 
hard green patina, a few minor pits. Rare. ($1000)

From the Garth R. Drewry Collection.


High bid of $2100, $2415 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €1701, £1155, C$2625, A$2730, on June 8, 2005.

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