Classical Numismatic Group > Auction 90 | Auction date: 23 May 2012 |
Lot number: 978 | |
Lot description: IONIA, Smyrna. Pseudo-autonomous issue. temp. Gordian III, AD 238-244. Æ (29mm, 14.76 g, 6h). Marcus Aurelius Tertius, magistrate. Struck AD 242-244. Veiled and draped bust of Demeter left, holding grain ears in raised right hand and cradling cornucopia in left arm / The Amazon Smyrna, turreted, standing left, holding phiale in right hand, bipennis, pelta, and chlamys in left. Klose 13 (VD2/R13); SNG München -; SNG von Aulock 7992; BMC 243 (all refs. same dies). VF, slightly rough green patina. From Group CEM. Estimate: 500 USD |