CILICIA, Tarsus. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ (36.5mm, 27.05 g, 6h).

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Lot: 206. Estimated: $ 75

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Sold For $ 160. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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CILICIA, Tarsus. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ (36.5mm, 27.05 g, 6h). Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Perseus, holding patera and harpa, and Demeter (or priestess?), holding lighted torch with each hand, flanking garlanded altar with bull lying left before; behind altar, upper portion of two figures (statues of Tranquillina and Gordian?), that on the right holding round shield; further in background, column surmounted by cult statue of Apollo Lyceius. SNG BN 1644; SNG Levante 1119; SNG Levante Supp. 283. Dark green patina with some light earthen highlights/deposits, light roughness. Good Fine.


Closing Date and Time: 29 July 2020 at 11:08:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.