Description
Nikomedia, 91-90 BC.
AR tetradrachm, 16.24 gr., 31.5 mm.
Obv: diademed head of Nikomedes IV to the right.
Rev: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΝΙΚΟΜΗΔΟΥ; Zeus Stephanophoros standing to the left; in left field: eagle standing to the left on thunderbolt, above: HΣ-monogram (date).
Ref: Callataÿ p. 63, dies D203/R8 (unlisted die combination); HGC 6, 646; Jameson 1390 (same obv. die).
Iridescent tone, underlying luster. Extremely fine.
