Lot 169. Aeolis, Temnus. Asinius Gallus, proconsul. 5 B.C. AE 17. Apollas, son of Phanias, magistrate.

Aeolis, Temnus. Asinius Gallus, proconsul. 5 B.C. AE 17 (17 mm, 2.22 g, 12 h). Apollas, son of Phanias, magistrate. ACINIOC ΓAΛΛOC AΓNOC, bare head of Asinius Gallus right / AΠOΛΛOC ΦAINIOY TAMNITAN, head of Dionysus right, wearing ivy wreath. RPC I 2447; BMC 24-6; SNG Copenhagen 276. Fine, earthen green patina. 

Asinius Gallus (the nemesis of Tiberius -- for he desired to be emperor; he even married Tiberius' first wife and was accused by Sejanus of having an affair with Agrippina Sr. so he could eliminate him).

 

Estimate:

$  75.00

Final Price:

$ 45.00 (1 bid(s))
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Bidding closed (Tuesday, 07 Feb 2023, 13:24:00)
Current time: Sunday, March 30th, 20:24:45