CILICIA, Tarsus. Pupienus. AD 238. Æ (35mm, 26.30 g, 6h). Near VF.

Keystone 17 – The W. Toliver Besson Collection
Lot: 161. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Sold For $ 475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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CILICIA, Tarsus. Pupienus. AD 238. Æ (35mm, 26.30 g, 6h). Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Pupienus, radiate and in military attire, standing facing, head right, holding spear and parazonium; to right, trophy of arms with two bound captives seated at its base. RPC VII.2 2989; SNG BN –; SNG Levante 1115. Earthen green patina, porosity. Near VF. Very rare.

From the W. Toliver Besson Collection, purchased from First Numismatic GmbH, 16 August 2011.


Closing Date and Time: 22 July 2026 at 10:53:20 ET.



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