Lot 225: Moesia Inferior, Istrus. Gordian III, with Tranquillina. A.D. 238-244. Æ pentassarion.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 18 (Auction 322)

Description

Moesia Inferior, Istrus. Gordian III, with Tranquillina. A.D. 238-244. Æ pentassarion (25 mm, 11.65 g, 6 h). AV[T K] M ANT[Ω ΓOPΔIANOC CABI] TRANKVΛI, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III right, vis-à-vis diademed and draped bust of Tranquillina left / IC-TPIH-NΩN, great god (Mithras?), wearing kalathos, on horseback right; behind, tall column upon which eagle is perched; before, altar (worn); in right field, E. AMNG I/1 524; SNG Budapest 58; cf. Varbanov 688-90 (obv. legend); Moushmov 198. Black patina, light roughness. Fine / nearly very fine.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 225
Listing #: 192643
Closed: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 5:52:00 PM CT
Estimate: $50

Sold Winning Bid: $30
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 225
Listing #: 192643
Closed: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 5:52:00 PM CT
Estimate: $50