268, Lot: 241. Estimate $100. Sold for $130. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SYRIA, Cyrrhestica. Cyrrhus. Caracalla. AD 198-217. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 10.76 g, 12h). Struck AD 215-217. Radiate and cuirassed bust left, holding spear over shoulder and shield / Eagle standing facing on filleted thyrsos, head right, with wings spread, holding wreath in beak. Prieur 914 var. (rev. legend; same obv. die). Good Fine, toned, rough surfaces.