Hadrianus - Cistophorus Artemis R2 very rare (JUL2197)

Hadrian. (117-138 AD). Silver cistophoric tetradrachm (10.29 gm, 29 mm). Mint C. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P, bare head right / COS III, cult image of Artemis Ephesia facing front, arms extended left and right over stags who turn their heads back to regard her and incense burners on three-pronged feet. Metcalf Type 88 (9 specimens). BMCRE 1061. Cohen 319 (25 Fr.). RIC 489.  Provenance Busso Peus