JUDAEA,Gaza Hadrian AE 26 132-33 AD Io and Tyche standing

[okidoki]

Hi all,

Here i have a nice coin with has a small date variant.
RPC 4029 has Δ ΕΠI ΓЧP mine has Δ ΕΠI Γ P

i can find rosenberger BMC or SNG ANS online reference.
do these books note both ?

Reference.
RPC 3, 4029; De Saulcy 5; BMC 25; Cop. - Lindgren- - ANS.920

Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС С
Laureate and draped bust of Hadrian, right seen from rear.

Rev. ΕΙW ΓΑΖΑ in ex. Δ ΕΠI Γ P (var. Δ ΕΠI ΓЧP)
Io, in long dress, standing r., and City-goddess, in long dress, turreted and holding cornucopia in her l. hand, clasping hands

12.88 gr
26 mm

http://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/3/4029/
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-126959

[Nero 30]

Congrats  Eric , it is a splendid coin , I always admire Gaza coins and this one is a very nice Example.

[okidoki]

Hello Nero,

thank you,

[Aleph]

Eric,
Sofaer has 7 examples of the type with various dates (Sofaer 57 -63).  Sofaer 60 looks very similar to yours but is read as on the rpc listing.  The inscriptions on these are generally rough.  Sofaer is a great reference that I would recommend.
Kevin

[okidoki]

Kevin,

thank you, does Sofaer mention this Variant?

[Aleph]

Eric,
See the scan of 60.  Either Sofaer didn't note it as a variety or it's just considered an acceptable reading of the legend.  Perhaps someone more knowledgeable could comment.
Kevin

[okidoki]

thx,

nr 57 is on RPC 60 has same Obv. as mine