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Very Rare Palmyrene Bronze

Lot 298: Palmyrene, Palmyra. Pseudo-autonomous issue. 2nd-3rd centuries A.D. Æ.

AUCTION:  Triskeles - Auction 18 (Auction 322)

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $385
  • 22 Bid(s)
Description

Palmyrene, Palmyra. Pseudo-autonomous issue. 2nd-3rd centuries A.D. Æ (10 mm, 1.38 g, 12 h). Two radiate, draped and bearded busts confronted / Bull standing right slightly above ground line, head facing; above, crescent. Cf. De Saulcy p. 61, 8 (left figure radiate, right wearing modius), pl. XXV, 24 (both figures radiate). Very rare. Earthen green patina. Good very fine for the issue.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
  • Lot #: 298
  • Listing #: 192712
  • Closed: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 6:28:30 PM CT
  • Estimate: $100