THRACE, Hadrianopolis. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ Pentassarion (30.5mm, 13.00 g, 7h). Near VF.Electronic Auction 536 Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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THRACE, Hadrianopolis. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ Pentassarion (30.5mm, 13.00 g, 7h). Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / At left; Orestes standing facing, head right, holding scroll; at center, Iphigenia, standing left, holding statue of Artemis; to right, Pylades standing left; to left, river-god Tonzus reclines right holding reed; in exergue, two river-gods recline in opposite directions, each hold a reed. Jurukova, Hadrianopolis 450 (V227/R437); RPC VII.2 666.10 (this coin); Varbanov 3786. Dark green patina, minor roughness. Near VF. |