361, Lot: 841. Estimate $150. Sold for $120. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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JUDAEA, Sebaste. Julia Maesa. Augusta, AD 218-224/5. Æ (22mm, 7.87 g, 7h). Draped bust right / The Abduction of Persephone: Pluto in quadriga right, holding reins and seizing Proserpina (Persephone) who raises arms in protest; above, Cupid flying right; overturned basket of flowers below. Sofaer 34; Rosenberger 30; SNG ANS –. Good Fine, dark earthen green patina.
From the R.H. Collection.
See the previous lot and a coin from Stobi with a similar abduction scene.