Lot 521: Phoenicia, Berytus. Gordian III. A.D. 238-244. Æ.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 26 (Auction 334)

Description

Phoenicia, Berytus. Gordian III. A.D. 238-244. Æ (25 mm, 16.04 g, 12 h). IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG COS II P P, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III right / COL [IVL AVG] FEL around, BE-R in exergue, bust of Astarte facing within tetrastyle temple with acroteria; in exergue, dolphin right. Cf. Sawaya 2192 (O-/R2192; ob. die not recorded); SNG Copenhagen 123; BMC 231-4. Brown patina. Very fine.

From the Maple Leaf Collection.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 521
Listing #: 197728
Closed: Friday, December 7, 2018 5:10:00 PM CT
Estimate: $75
Collection: Maple Leaf Collection

Sold Winning Bid: $90
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Description

From the Maple Leaf Collection.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 521
Listing #: 197728
Closed: Friday, December 7, 2018 5:10:00 PM CT
Estimate: $75
Collection: Maple Leaf Collection