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Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 289Auction date: 24 October 2012
Lot number: 248

Lot description:
Roman Provincial

PHOENICIA, Tyre. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ (30mm, 15.57 g, 6h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Dido, holding short scepter and cornucopia, standing left between two sailors on deck of galley; below, murex shell surrounded by small fish. Rouvier 2431; BMC –; AUB 265. Near VF, green patina. Rare and interesting type.



Estimate: $200