RP73030. Bronze AE 18, RPC I 2430 (6 spec.), SNG Cop 23, SNG Lewis 1413, Weber 5470, BMC Troas -, F, green patina with earthen highlighting, Aiolis, Aigai (near Yuntdagi Koseler, Turkey) mint, weight 3.116g, maximum diameter 17.6mm, die axis 180
o, 43 - 48 A.D.; obverse MECCAΛEINA CEBACTH, draped bust right; reverse AIΓAEWN, Zeus Aëtophorus standing left, eagle in extended right hand, long scepter vertical behind in left hand; ex Triton XIII Sale, part of lot 2209, ex J.S. Wagner collection;
rare portrait issue of Messalina in her own name;
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