Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 6 | Auction date: 9 December 2018 |
Lot number: 716 | |
Lot description: PHOENICIA. Tyre. Aquilia Severa, Augusta, 220-221 & 221-222. Tetrassarion (Orichalcum, 27 mm, 13.44 g, 12 h). IVL AQVILIA SEVERA AVG Diademed and draped bust of Aquilia Severa to right. Rev. TYRIORVM Agonistic urn containing palm-branch and inscribed HPAKΛHA / ΟΛYMΠIA; below, murex shell. BMC 418. Rouver 2404. Rare. The obverse a bit weak, otherwise, very fine. Ex Künker 46, 9 March 1999, 299. The reverse of this interesting issue celebrates the Olympian games held in honor of Herakles in Tyre. Starting Price: 200 CHF |