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Lot 232: Augustus Macedonia Pella Æ17 / Amazon shield / City wall with 6 Towers 
AUCTION: Sale 290 - US Sale
- Sold Winning Bid: $370
- 3 Bid(s)
Description
Date: 27 BC-14 AD
Obverse: Amazon shield
Reverse: City walls with six towers, seen from above
Attribution: RPC I 1530
Grade: Very Fine
Weight: 3.42 grs.
Measure: 17.42 mm.
Notes:
RPC documents just 5 examples of this scarce leaded bronze. The small crescent shaped shield used by Amazon women in battle is called a pelta. The reverse legend refers to two local magistrates of Pella. The Duoviri Quinquennales were involved every four years with taking a census. M FICTORIVS IIVIR QVINQ. Ex Ray Wilk architectural collection. Ray"s entire collection can be viewed at his wonderful WEBSITE.
Lot Details
- Offered By: VAuctions
- Lot #: 232
- Listing #: 211474
- Closed: Thursday, November 8, 2012 4:55:30 PM CT
- Estimate: $500