Roman Empire - Germanicus with Divus Augustus and Polemo II - Silver Drachms > Lot No. 286

Description:
33-38 AD. AR Drachm of Caesarea, Cappadocia. Struck by Caligula or Tiberius, Obv: GERMANICVS CAES TI AVGV COS II G M, bare head right. Rev: DIVVS AVGVSTVS, radiate head of Augustus left. 38-64 AD. Dated IQ (56/57 AD). Polemo II, King of Pontus. AR drachm. Obv: BACILEWC POLEMWMWS, diademed head of Polemo right. Rev: ETOYC IQ, laureate head of Nero right.

Measurements:
Silver, 3.59 grams, 3.34 grams.

Condition:
Very fine, very fine and better with a dark patina.

References:
RIC 60[Caligula]; RSC 2, Sydenham 52, RPC 3623b. Sear 1819. RPC 3828. See Wildwinds.com (this coin).

Provenance:
Polemo II - ex G&M 186, lot 1578.

Estimate: £200 - 300 (EUR 250 - 370; USD 320 - 470)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £235