Harlan J. Berk

226th Buy or Bid Sale  –  13 February 2024

Harlan J. Berk, 226th Buy or Bid Sale

Ancient and World Coins

Tu, 13.02.2024, from 11:00 PM CET
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Description

Philip I. AE 28; Philip I; AE 28, 19.69g. BM-16 pl. XXXVI, 6 (rev. only); Lindgren pl. 133, A2I65A. Obv: IMP CAES M IVL PHILIPPVS PIVS FEL AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: [COL IVL AVG FE I O M H COL] HEL Entrance portico to sanctuary of Jupiter Heliopolitanus, with wheat ear in doorway and altar before (in exergue). "One of the most valuable of all coins depicting architecture", according to Price and Trell, Coins and their Cities, p.164. On p. 159 they illustrate the extensive remains of this gateway that are still extant today at Baalbek.Obverse in high relief. aEF

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Price realized 400 USD
Starting price 260 USD
Estimate 400 USD
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