Lot 338: Maximus, Troas Alexandria Æ24 / Triumphal Arch surmounted by Nike and trophies

Date: 235-238 AD

Obverse: Bare-headed draped cuirassed bust right
Reverse: Triumphal arch with three openings in perspective, Nike raising shield at center, with a trophy to either side.

Attribution: Bellinger A384, Imhoof-Blumer KM II supp 2 pl. XIX 13, Price-Trell 324

Grade: Very Fine

Weight: 7.37 grs.

Measure: 24.33 mm.

Notes:
This is perhaps only the second known example of this reverse. Bellinger, Imhoof-Blumer and Price-Trell all refer to the same specimen that is not this coin. Ex Ray Wilk architectural collection. Ray"s entire collection can be viewed at his wonderful WEBSITE

• Offered By: VAuctions
• Lot #: 338
• Listing #: 208738
• Closed: Thursday, November 8, 2012 5:48:30 PM CT
• Estimate: $2,000