CNG 85, Lot: 684. Estimate $150. Sold for $220. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PHOENICIA, Tyre. Gallienus. AD 253-268. Æ (29mm, 19.27 g, 12h). Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Nike advancing right, holding wreath and palm; to left, murex shell above star. Rouvier 2545 var. (bust type, no star); SNG Copenhagen -; BMC 483 var. (no star); AUB 298 var. (same). VF, attractive dark green patina, earthen highlights. Rare variety.