Lot 216: Cappadocia, Caesarea. Gordian III. A.D. 238-244. AR drachm. Regnal year 5 (A.D. 241/2).

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 11 (Auction 305)

Description

Cappadocia, Caesarea. Gordian III. A.D. 238-244. AR drachm (18 mm, 3.34 g, 11 h). Regnal year 5 (A.D. 241/2). AV KAI M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC, laureate head of Gordian III right / MHTPO KAI B NЄ, view of Mt. Argaeus; in right field, pellet; in exergue, date (ЄT Є). Bland 127; Sydenham 604. Lightly toned. Minor porosity. Good very fine.

Bland (p. 298) shows that the pellets in the reverse field of Gordian's silver coinage from Caesarea signify the denomination, with two pellets found on didrachms and a single pellet on drachms.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 216
Listing #: 191271
Closed: Thursday, April 17, 2014 6:11:40 PM CT
Estimate: $100

Sold Winning Bid: $90
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Description

Bland (p. 298) shows that the pellets in the reverse field of Gordian's silver coinage from Caesarea signify the denomination, with two pellets found on didrachms and a single pellet on drachms.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 216
Listing #: 191271
Closed: Thursday, April 17, 2014 6:11:40 PM CT
Estimate: $100