Gemini, LLC > Auction VI | Auction date: 10 January 2010 |
Lot number: 732 | |
Lot description: Philip I. 244-249 AD. AE 27, 15.47g. Samaria, Neapolis, 247-9 AD. Obv: IMP C M IVL PHI - LLIPPO (sic) P F AVG Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right. Rx: NEAPOLI - NEOKOR around, CO - L* in field to left and right of eagle's head, Eagle with spread wings, head left, supporting Mount Gerizim with twin peaks surmounted by temple and altar, steps leading to temple, colonnade below. A new type and die combination. Two Ls in PHILLIPPO in obverse legend by engraver's error. Harl, Museum Notes 29, 1984, obverse die A6, reverse like pl. 10, 81 (Philip II). BM 116 var. SNG ANS 1019 (obverse) and 1020 (reverse). Rosenberger 74. About VF. Ex Dr. Stephen Gerson Collection. Estimate: US$350 |