Lot 38: PHOENICIA. Tyre. Elagabalus. 218-222 AD. Æ 30mm.

AUCTION: Scandinavian Collection (Auction 259)

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PHOENICIA. Tyre. Elagabalus. 218-222 AD. Æ 30mm (17.61 g). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Astarte standing facing, foot on prow, placing hand on trophy and holding scepter, being crowned by Nike standing left on low column; Marsyas on left, murex shell right. BMC Phoenicia pg. 274, 390; SNG Copenhagen 364 var. (palm left); AUB 221. VF, brown patina with attractive earthen highlights.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 38
Listing #: 188775
Closed: Thursday, February 10, 2011 5:14:00 PM CT
Estimate: $150

Sold Winning Bid: $152
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Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 38
Listing #: 188775
Closed: Thursday, February 10, 2011 5:14:00 PM CT
Estimate: $150