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Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 367Auction date: 27 January 2016
Lot number: 404

Lot description:


PHOENICIA, Botrys. Elagabalus. AD 218-222. Æ Chalkous (23mm, 8.52 g, 6h). Dated CY 252 (AD 221/2). Laureate head right / Hexastyle temple, with arched central bay and containing Astarte standing facing, holding scepter; BN C (date) in exergue. Rouvier 623; cf. AUB 3 (many details off flan); BMC –. VF, earthen green patina. Very rare city.



Estimate: 75 USD