Extremely Rare Zodiac Wheel

CNG 93, Lot: 753. Estimate $2000. Sold for $2400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

THRACE, Perinthus. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ Medallion (39mm, 30.73 g, 2h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Zeus enthroned left, holding phiale and scepter; at feet, eagle standing facing, head right, with wings displayed; around, twelve constellations of the Zodiac. Schönert, Perinthos 859 (same dies); Varbanov 550 (same dies as illustration). Fine, areas of gray and brown patina, pitted surfaces, small flan crack. Extremely rare.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 99 (13 October 2004), lot 66 (cleaned since).