Lot 66: CAPPADOCIA. Caesarea. Tranquillina, wife of Gordian III. Augusta, 241-244 AD. AR Drachm. Year 4 (241 AD).

AUCTION: Sale 223

Description

CAPPADOCIA. Caesarea. Tranquillina, wife of Gordian III. Augusta, 241-244 AD. AR Drachm (19mm - 3.14 g). Year 4 (241 AD). Diademed and draped bust right / Mt. Argaeus. Bland, "The Bronze Coinage of Gordian III from Caesarea in Cappadocia," in Studies in Ancient Coinage from Turkey, pg. 91, 58; Sydenham 617aa var. (corr.). Toned, good VF. Rare.

A similar specimen sold for $1045 in CNG Sale 54, lot 1170. The drachm recorded as Sydenham 617a sold in Leu Auktion 18 (May 1977), lot 373 for Sfr 3600. .

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 66
Listing #: 214510
Closed: Thursday, March 5, 2009 6:10:00 PM CT
Estimate: $750

Sold Winning Bid: $735
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Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 66
Listing #: 214510
Closed: Thursday, March 5, 2009 6:10:00 PM CT
Estimate: $750