The Rescue of Andromeda

315, Lot: 197. Estimate $100. Sold for $300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CILICIA, Coropissus. Maximinus I. AD 235-238. Æ (31mm, 17.07 g, 6h). Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / The Rescue of Andromeda: Perseus standing left, holding harpa and Gorgonion, taking hand of Andromeda standing right; head of sea monster Ketos below. SNG France 770; SNG Levante 590. Fine, green patina.

From the R. D. Frederick Collection.