Lot 2662
AR Denar (2.23g) attributed to year 3 (134/5 C.E.). . Hen-734 var. Most likely, the only one of its kind known. Cf. Mild reverse die 120. Blank (vestiges of host coin's portrait visible). Reverse: Kithara with three strings. Striking crack, resulting in a small natural hole; Very Fine.
A most unusual error. The grape obverse die (lower one) had not been inserted and therefore the flan was solely restruck by the upper or reverse die. Since this reverse die, Mild die #120, was paired with both obverse dies 22 and 24, we are unsure if this partial striking should be described as Mild 186 or 208. A most fascinating coin!
Estimated Value $700 - 1,100.
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