Divus Julius Marinus

CNG 90, Lot: 1254. Estimate $2000. Sold for $1900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ARABIA, Philippopolis. Divus Julius Marinus. Died circa AD 246/7. Æ (28mm, 17.62 g, 12h). Antioch(?) mint. Struck circa AD 247-249. Bareheaded bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder, set on eagle standing right / Roma seated left, holding Nike and spear, shield at side; S C across field. Butcher, Philippopolis & Samosata pl. 25, 10; Meshorer, City Coins, 195; Spijkerman 1; SNG ANS -. Fine, dark green desert patina. Very rare large denomination.