Lot 368: Phoenicia, Tyre. Elagabalus. A.D. 218-222. Æ.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 22 (Auction 328)

Description

Phoenicia, Tyre. Elagabalus. A.D. 218-222. Æ (28 mm, 9.81 g, 12 h). Laureate and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus right / Astarte standing facing within hexastyle temple, erecting a trophy and holding scepter; behind her, Nike standing left on short column, crowning her with wreath; in exergue, murex shell, altar and palm. SNG Copenhagen -; AUB 226; cf. BMC Phoenicia 393. Brown patina, surfaces a touch rough. Very fine.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 368
Listing #: 187893
Closed: Friday, December 15, 2017 5:02:20 PM CT
Estimate: $50

Sold Winning Bid: $45
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 368
Listing #: 187893
Closed: Friday, December 15, 2017 5:02:20 PM CT
Estimate: $50