The Gigantomachy

361, Lot: 823. Estimate $200. Sold for $425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CILICIA, Seleucia ad Calycadnum. Volusian. AD 251-253. Æ (28mm, 11.77 g, 12h). Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / The Gigantomachy (the battle between the Giants and the Olympic Gods): Minerva standing right, holding shield and preparing to spear Porphyrion crouching left. RPC IX online 1322; SNG France 1055 = Waddington 4480; SNG Levante 780. VF, natural green patina, some minor roughness. Excellent battle scene.

From the R.H. Collection. Ex Waddell II (12 September 1987), lot 400.