Sanctuary of Pan

389, Lot: 487. Estimate $100. Sold for $700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JUDAEA, Caesarea Panias. Elagabalus. AD 218-222. Æ (25mm, 9.27 g, 12h). Dated CY 223 (AD 220). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Cliff containing Sanctuary of Pan: Pan, leaning against tree trunk and playing flute, within niche cut in rock; below, cave with fence in front; pedum to left, syrinx to right, [C]KΓ (date) in exergue. Meshorer, Panias 41; Sofaer 33. Fine, earthen green patina.

From the Dr. Patrick H. C. Tan Collection.