CARIA, Aphrodisias. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ Triassarion (32.5mm, 21.88 g, 12h). Good VF.

Keystone 17 – The W. Toliver Besson Collection
Lot: 116. Estimated: $ 1 500

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Sold For $ 1 900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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CARIA, Aphrodisias. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ Triassarion (32.5mm, 21.88 g, 12h). Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Cult statue of Aphrodite of Aphrodisias right, between priestess seated right and fountain; on either side, Eros on cippus holding torch facing inwards. MacDonald, Coinage, Type 180 (O229/R418); RPC VII.1 618.4 = Cornell 105 (this coin); BMC 16. Dark brown patina, earthen highlights. Good VF.

From the W. Toliver Besson Collection, purchased from Edward J. Waddell, 21 March 2022. Ex Triton XXV (11 January 2022), lot 646; David Simpson Collection (Triton V, 15 January 2002), lot 1730.


Closing Date and Time: 22 July 2026 at 10:38:20 ET.



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