Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 279 | Auction date: 16 May 2012 |
Lot number: 148 | |
Lot description: Roman Provincial MOESIA INFERIOR, Marcianopolis. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ Pentassarion (25mm, 12.02 g, 12h). Tullius Menophilus, consular legate. Struck AD 239-240. Confronted busts of Gordian right, laureate, draped, cuirassed, and Serapis left, draped and wearing modius / Apollo, nude, standing left, raising arm over head and holding bow; to left, E (mark of value) above mantle draped over low column; to right, serpent climbing small tree. H&J, Markianopolis 6.37.7.3; Varbanov 1947a. Good VF, green patina. Estimate: $100 |