Nomos AG > Auction 32 | Auction date: 8 June 2024 |
Lot number: 252 Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction - Bid on this lot | |
Lot description: The Anthony Milavic Collection of Ancient Games Coins Prize Crowns Prize Crowns on altars PONTUS. Neocaesarea. Gordian III, 238-244. 5 Assaria (Bronze, 30 mm, 14.86 g, 7 h), year ΡΟH = 178 = 241/2. ΑΥ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, seen from behind. Rev. ΜΗΤΡΟ Ν-Ε-Ο-ΚΑΙϹΑΡΙΑϹ / ΕΤ ΡΟΗ Altar draped with an garland and bearing a prize crown containing two palm branches. RG 53a. RPC VII.2, 2817. Clear. Remains of corrosion and some slight double striking on the reverse, otherwise, very fine. From the collection of Major Anthony F. Milavic, USMC (Ret.), acquired from Edward J. Waddell in April 1990. Starting price: 100 CHF |