Lot 3228. VG/Fine but Rare! Est $200.

This is probably the earliest city gate type.

Hadrian AE30 of Bizya, Thrace. 

Obv: Laureate, draped bust right 
Rev: API MAINEP PRE CB KAI ANT BIZYHNWN, city gate with two towers, 
 the emperor in quadriga right above. 

Varbanov 1609.


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