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Lot 121. Geta Caesar AE37, Mylasa

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Geta Caesar AE37, Mylasa

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eAuction #50, Lot 121. Estimate: CHF 250.00

Geta, as Caesar (198-209 AD). Æ37(37 mm, 22.39 g). Caria, Mylasa.
Obv. ΓO CEΠTIMIOC ΓETAC, bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind:
Rev. MYΛACEΩN, tetrastyle temple of Zeus Labraundus, cult statue of the god within, holding labrys and spear; round shield with two supporters in pediment.
BMC Caria 38 (same dies); SNG Cop. 437 (same dies); SNG von Aulock 2630 (same dies); Price & Trell 442.

Excellent detail on the reverse for this usually poorly struck type. Very fine.

From the Collections of François Righetti and D.A.K.

The reverse depicts the temple of Zeus Labraundos at Lambrada, some 15 km outside of Mylasa.



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