CNG 93, Lot: 887. Estimate $200. Sold for $140. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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CILICIA, Seleucia ad Calycadnum. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ (31mm, 11.41 g, 6h). Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; c/m: ΔO monogram within triangular incuse and K / Athena advancing right, brandishing spear and shield at anguipede Giant, who raises hands. For coin: SNG Levante 763 var. (placement of rev. legend and without c/ms; same obv. die); SNG France 1011 var. (rev. type; same obv. die and annulet-in-Δ c/m only); for c/ms: Howgego 670 and 618. VF, attractive earthen olive patina.
From the Kelly J. Krizan, M.D. Collection.