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Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 301Auction date: 24 April 2013
Lot number: 213

Lot description:
Roman Provincial

PHOENICIA, Tyre. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ (28mm, 17.20 g, 12h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Astarte standing facing, crowning trophy to left and holding scepter, being crowned by Nike on column to right; all within hexastyle temple; in exergue, altar between palm tree and murex shell. Rouvier 2425 var. (rev. legend, palm tree and murex shell switched); BMC 424. VF, green patina, adjustment marks on reverse.



Estimate: $150