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   Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 998. Closing Date: Jun 08, 
   2005. LYDIA, Hypaepa. Marcus Aurelius. 161-180 
   AD. Æ 35mm (25.65 gm, 6h). C. Ourad(?), 
   strategus for the second time. BID Estimate $300 
    

 LYDIA, Hypaepa. Marcus Aurelius. 161-180 AD. Æ 
 35mm (25.65 gm, 6h). C. Ourad(?), strategus for 
 the second time. Laureate and cuirassed bust right 
 / EPI GOUPA•D CTPA TO B•PRW•, YPAIPHNW/N in two 
 lines in exergue, cult statue of Artemis Anaïtis 
 standing facing within hexastyle temple set on 
 three-tiered base; shield in pediment. SNG 
 Copenhagen 194 (same obverse die). VF, olive-brown 
 patina, minor shift-strike. ($300)

 From the Garth R. Drewry Collection. Ex Classical 
 Numismatic Group 51 (15 September 1999), lot 888.


High bid of $300, $345 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €243, £165, C$375, A$390, on June 8, 2005.

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