Tralleis (AD 238-244) AE 33 - Gordian III

Gordian III, 238-244 AD. AE33 (22.10g, 12h). Philippus Centarianus, grammateus. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / The Abduction of Persephone: Hades in galloping quadriga right, carrying off Persephone. Near VF, brown surfaces, some minor pitting on reverse. Rare. Possibly RPC 487.6 (thus ex Kimpel 25 (3/1969), #1998), although we cannot confirm.

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Filename:	2660253.jpg
City/Mint name:	Tralleis
Keywords:	roman / bronze
References:	RPC VII.1 487; BMC 169 (same dies)
Valuation:	CNG Elec. Auc. 266 (10/2011), lot 253 ($525 + comm)
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Filesize:	186 KiB
Date added:	Oct 29, 2011
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