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Heritage World Coin Auctions > March 2012 Signature Sale 3003Auction date: 8 March 2012
Lot number: 20658

Lot description:


Neapolis, Samaria. Philip I (245 - 249 AD). AE (28mm, 12.15 gm, 12h). Draped bust of Philip I r., laureate; IMP C M IVL PHILIPPO P F AVG / Helmeted figure seated facing, r. foot placed on globe (?), holding scepter; on r., figure standing l., raising hand and holding scepter; on l., male figure standing facing raising his hand at another male figure turning at him; above, small Mount Gerizim; NEAPOLI NEOCORO (the new cult of Neapolis); in exergue, COL and small star. Ros. 82. Harl 26. Sofaer pl. 55,158. Samuels 202 (this Coin). Very Rare. Dark green patina, earthen highlights. Good Very Fine.

Estimate: 4800.00-7200.00 USD