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Nicer Than the McAlee Specimen

Lot 352: Syria, Seleucis and Pieria. Antiochia ad Orontem. Pseudo-autonomous issue. 2nd century A.D. Æ dichalkon. Caesarean era 177 (A.D. 128/9).

AUCTION:  Triskeles - Auction 23 (Auction 329)

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $235
  • 4 Bid(s)
Description

Syria, Seleucis and Pieria. Antiochia ad Orontem. Pseudo-autonomous issue. 2nd century A.D. Æ dichalkon (15 mm, 2.68 g, 1 h). Caesarean era 177 (A.D. 128/9). ANTIOXЄωN THC MHTPOΠOΛЄ, laureate and draped bust of Apollo left / Laurel branch; around, date (ЄTOYC ZOP); no control letter. McAlee 130d (rare). An exceptional example, much nicer than the specimen illustrated in McAlee. Dark green patina. Nearly extremely fine.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
  • Lot #: 352
  • Listing #: 196652
  • Closed: Friday, April 6, 2018 5:57:00 PM CT
  • Estimate: $100