Lot 129: Cappadocia, Caesarea. Gordian III. A.D. 238-244. AR drachm. Regnal year 4 (A.D. 240/1).

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 29 (Auction 340)

Description

Cappadocia, Caesarea. Gordian III. A.D. 238-244. AR drachm (17 mm, 12 h). Regnal year 4 (A.D. 240/1). AV KAI M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC, laureate head of Gordian III right / MHTPO KAIC B N, view of Mt. Argaeus; in left field, pellet; in exergue, date (ЄT Δ). Cf. Bland 47 (obv. legend); Sydenham -. NGC AU.

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 #: 129
Listing #: 197426
Closed: Friday, September 13, 2019 4:42:40 PM CT
Estimate: $100

Sold Winning Bid: $95
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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 #: 129
Listing #: 197426
Closed: Friday, September 13, 2019 4:42:40 PM CT
Estimate: $100