Lot 139: Syria, Seleucis and Pieria. Antiochia ad Orontem. Volusian. A.D. 251-253. Æ octassarion.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 24 (Auction 331)

Description

Syria, Seleucis and Pieria. Antiochia ad Orontem. Volusian. A.D. 251-253. Æ octassarion (30 mm, 19.70 g, 6 h). ΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Γ ΑΦΙΝ ΓΑΛ ΟΥЄΝΔ ΟΥΟΛΟΥÏ¹Ï¹ΙΑΝΟÏ¹ Ï¹ЄΒ, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Volusian right / ΑΝΤΙΟΧЄΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟ ΚΟΛΩΝ, Tetrastyle temple of Tyche of Antioch, river-god Orontes swimming at her feet; above shrine, ram leaping right, head left; Δ-Є above; S C below. RPC IX 1852; McAlee 1193. Pleasing portrait. Brown patina. Choice very fine.

From the Maple Leaf Collection.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 139
Listing #: 220412
Closed: Monday, July 16, 2018 6:46:00 PM CT
Estimate: $100
Collection: The Maple Leaf Collection

Sold Winning Bid: $155
6 Bid(s)

Description

From the Maple Leaf Collection.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 139
Listing #: 220412
Closed: Monday, July 16, 2018 6:46:00 PM CT
Estimate: $100
Collection: The Maple Leaf Collection