Lot 78: Moesia Inferior, Marcianopolis. Gordian III. A.D. 238-244. Æ pentassarion. A.D. 239-240. Tullius Menophilus, consular legate. VF, glossy green patina.

AUCTION: ACCG 3rd Annual Benefit Auction (Auction 253)

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Moesia Inferior, Marcianopolis. Gordian III. A.D. 238-244. Æ pentassarion (28 mm, 14.45 g, 12 h). A.D. 239-240. Tullius Menophilus, consular legate. AVT K · M · ANTWNINOC ΓOPΔIANOC AVΓ, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III right, vis à vis draped bust of Sarapis left, wearing kalathos / VΠ MHNOΦIΛOV MAP-K-IAN[OΠOΛIT]-Ω/N, Athena standing left, resting hand on grounded shield and holding inverted spear; in left field, mark of value (E). Cf. Hristova & Jekov 6.37.4.1 (rev. legend breaks); Varbanov 1956; cf. AMNG 1140 (same); Moushmov 785. VF, glossy green patina.

Donated by: Roman Lode

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 78
Listing #: 182451
Closed: Thursday, October 7, 2010 7:34:00 PM CT
Estimate: $50

Sold Winning Bid: $43
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Donated by: Roman Lode

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 78
Listing #: 182451
Closed: Thursday, October 7, 2010 7:34:00 PM CT
Estimate: $50