Nomos

Auction 10  –  18 May 2015

Nomos, Auction 10

Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

Mo, 18.05.2015, from 4:00 PM CEST
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Description

ROMAN AND BYZANTINE COINS Caesarea, Cappadocia. Tranquillina, wife of Gordian III, 241-244. Drachm (Silver, 18mm, 3.35g 2), year 4 = 241 (regnal year of Gordian III). CΑΒΙΝΙΑ ΤΡΑΝΚVΛΛΙΝΑ ΑV Draped bust of Tranquillina to right, her hair held in a braid at the back of her head. Rev. ΜΗΤΡΟ ΚΑΙCΑ Β ΝΕ / ΕΤ Δ Mt. Argaeus. Bland 70/1. Rare. An attractive, clear and well centered piece. Nearly extremely fine. For the best discussion of these coins, see the note to lot 402 of Gemini 12 (2015).

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Price realized 550 CHF
Starting price 400 CHF
Estimate 500 CHF
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