PHOENICIA, Tyre. temp. Vespasian. AD 69-79. Æ (23mm, 11.62 g, 12h). Dated CY 203 (AD 77/8). VF.

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Roman Provincial, Bronze

Sold For $ 150. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PHOENICIA, Tyre. temp. Vespasian. AD 69-79. Æ (23mm, 11.62 g, 12h). Dated CY 203 (AD 77/8). Laureate head of Melqart-Hercules right, with lion’s skin tied around neck; below chin, B / Club surmounted by monogram of Tyre; across lower field, ΓΣ (date) and "of Tyre" in Phoenician; all within oak wreath. RPC II 2060; Rouvier –; SNG Copenhagen 332. Dark green patina, earthen deposits, some roughness, flan crack. VF. Rare.

Purchased by the consignor from Tom Cederlind, inventory AG3655.


Closing Date and Time: 4 October 2023 at 13:32:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.