Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 24 | Auction date: 3 December 2022 |
Lot number: 2360 | |
Lot description: PHOENICIA. Tyre. Julia Maesa, Augusta, 218-224/5. 'As' (Bronze, 27 mm, 12.46 g, 12 h). [IVLIA MAESA AVGV] Diademed and draped bust of Julia Maesa to right. Rev. TΥRIORVM [ΔЄΙΔΩ] The building of Carthage: Dido standing left, holding a ruler in her right hand and scepter with her left, surveying construction; mason above gate, worker with pick-axe digging before gate; murex shell in upper central field, palm tree to right of Dido. Rouvier 2406. RPC VI online 8646. Rare and with a lovely mythological reverse scene. Somewhat corroded, otherwise, fine. Starting price: 50 CHF |