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Geta (198-212). AE-Medallion, Sardes and Ephesus in alliance, circa 209-212 AD. Sardes, Lydia. Obv.

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Geta (198-212).  AE-Medallion, Sardes and Ephesus in alliance, circa 209-212 AD. Sardes, Lydia. Obv.
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Geta (198-212). AE-Medallion, Sardes and Ephesus in alliance, circa 209-212 AD. Sardes, Lydia. Obv. AYTOK KAI ? CE? GETA. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. CAP?IANO? KAI EFECIO?/OMONOIA in exergue. Hero Tylos holding the cult statue of Kore of Sardis and hero Androkles holding the cult statue of Artemis Ephesia, standing opposite each other. Franke-Nollè 1840 (same dies). AE. g. 40.98 mm. 43.50 RR. Gently cleaned, otherwise EF/About EF. Very rare and of remarkable interest, with a portrait of great beauty in exquisite style. Dark brown patina. Ex Gorny 160,2007,1923. Ex ART COINS 5,2012,634 (cleaned afterwards). Impero Romano. Franke-Nollè 1840 (same dies). AE. g. 40.98 mm. 43.50 RR.