HadrianEphesusTetradrachm

What a nice representation of this famous temple; it's so unfortunate the original hasn't survived.

I completely agree with you William. It was one of the wonders of the ancient world. At least the Vatican got the statue of Diana from it. The History channel has had an interesting documentary on from time to time about the location and method of construction of this building. According to them it was built in a swampy area with the soil below it having somewhat liquid characteristics for protection from earthquakes. I've also always liked this coin for the obvious but unobtrusive overstrike on a stephanephoric tetradrachm.

A lovely item, with a fantastic history and significance.

This was actually overstruck on an Augustus Cistophorus

with capricorn reverse, RPC 2213, like this item (from CNG):

http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=43656

Have you checked Metcalf for the dies, etc.?

 

Walter Holt