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Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 435Auction date: 2 January 2019
Lot number: 273

Lot description:


PHOENICIA, Orthosia. Elagabalus. AD 218-222. Æ (23.5mm, 6.56 g, 6h). Dated CY 533 (AD 221/2). Laureate and draped bust right / Tetrastyle temple, with central arched bay containing facing statue of Tyche-Astarte, with scepter and being crowned by Victory on short column to right; arched doorways to left and right, with stairs leading to each; river-god swimming below; in exergue, altar between ΓΛ Φ (date). SNG Copenhagen –; CNG E-Sale 356, lot 381. Good Fine, dark green and brown patina with earthen highlights/deposits. Very rare.



Estimate: 100 USD