317, Lot: 178. Estimate $200. Sold for $475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ARABIA, Bostra. Trajan. AD 98-117. AR Tridrachm (24mm, 10.22 g, 6h). Struck AD 112-114. Laureate bust right, wearing aegis / Aquila between two signa, that to the left surmounted by wreath, that to the right by hand. Metcalf, Tell Kalak 8-10 var. (bust type); SNG ANS 1162-5 var. (same); Sydenham, Caesarea 225. VF, toned. Rare bust for type. Metcalf was unable to find a specimen to confirm Sydenham’s description.

From the Demetrios Armounta Collection.