Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 289 | Auction 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 |