The Ambrosial Rocks of Tyre

349, Lot: 323. Estimate $300. Sold for $260. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PHOENICIA, Tyre. Julia Maesa. Augusta, AD 218-224/5. Æ Dichalkon (27mm, 14.41 g, 12h). Draped bust right, wearing stephane / Olive tree between two baetyli (the Ambrosial Rocks of Tyre) inscribed AMB/POCIC and ΠAЄ/TPЄ; in exergue, hound right and murex shell. Rouvier 2391; AUB 254; BMC –. Fine, light earthen green patina.