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Lot 323: Elagabalus, Moesia Inferior, Nikopolis ad Istrum Æ27 / City gate with two towers surmounted by quadriga

AUCTION:  Sale 290 - US Sale

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $150
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Description

Date: 218-222 AD

Obverse: Laureate draped cuirassed bust of Elagabalus right
Reverse: City gate with two towers, emperor in unruly quadriga facing on top of wall, and each tower is surmounted by a horse. The doors of the gate are closed.

Attribution: Moushmov 1394, Verbanov 3137 var.

Grade: Very Fine

Weight: 9.78 grs.

Measure: 27.02 mm.

Notes:
An interesting architectural type, struck under magistrate Novius Rufus. Ex Ray Wilk architectural collection. Ray"s entire collection can be viewed at his wonderful WEBSITE

Lot Details
  • Offered By: VAuctions
  • Lot #: 323
  • Listing #: 208724
  • Closed: Thursday, November 8, 2012 5:41:00 PM CT
  • Estimate: $250