Very Rare Gaza Mint Tetradrachm

279, Lot: 186. Estimate $150. Sold for $2200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JUDAEA, Gaza. Diadumenian. As Caesar, AD 217-218. BI Tetradrachm (26mm, 11.00 g, 6h). Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Eagle standing facing, head left, with wings spread, holding wreath in beak; star between legs, symbol of Marnas to upper right. Prieur 1698 (same dies as illustration, citing only 3 specimens). Near VF, toned and porous surfaces. Very rare.