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Lot 365: Valerian I, Phoenicia Tyre Æ31 / Dido 
AUCTION: Sale 290 - US Sale
- Starting Bid: $500
- 0 Bid(s)
Description
Date: 253-260 AD
Obverse: Radiate bust of Valerian right.
Reverse: Dido standing left, overseeing the building of Carthage. To the left, a mason at work on the city gate. Below, a man digging with a pick.
Attribution: Rouvier 2501 (Cederlind)
Grade: good Fine plus
Weight: 18.65 grs.
Measure: 31.45 mm.
Notes:
A very scarce coin in any condition, especially with the nice reverse details. Ex Ray Wilk architectural collection. Ray"s entire collection can be viewed at his wonderful WEBSITE
Lot Details
- Offered By: VAuctions
- Lot #: 365
- Listing #: 208760
- Closed: Thursday, November 8, 2012 6:02:00 PM CT
- Estimate: $875