ARABIA, Philippopolis. Divus Julius Marinus. Died circa AD 246/7. Æ (30mm, 19.54 g, 7h). Struck at Antioch, circa AD 247-249. VF.CNG Feature Auction 127 Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 3 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ARABIA, Philippopolis. Divus Julius Marinus. Died circa AD 246/7. Æ (30mm, 19.54 g, 7h). Struck at Antioch, circa AD 247-249. Bareheaded and draped bust right, supported by eagle standing right, head and tail left, with wings displayed / Roma seated left, holding in right hand two figures standing on eagle left, and spear in left; shield at her side, S C across field. Butcher, Two pl. 25, 10; Spijkerman 1; RPC VIII Online 2417; Sofaer 1. Dark brown patina with earthen highlights, minor pitting. VF. Very rare. |