★ Ex CNG E-Auction 407, 11 October 2017, 304 and Hirsch 167, 26 September 1990, 1276 ★
SYRIA, Coele-Syria. Heliopolis. Philip I, 244-249. Tetrassarion (Bronze, 29 mm, 15.00 g, 7 h). IMP CAES M IVL PHILIPPVS PIVS FEL AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I to right, seen from behind. Rev. COL IVL AVG FEL / HEL Tyche standing front between two small figures; all below arched canopy held in place by two female figures standing on columns. RPC VIII online 6484. Sawaya series 43, 448-487. A beautiful example of fine style. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise, good very fine.
From the François Righetti Collection, Classical Numismatic Group E-Auction 407, 11 October 2017, 304 (with original ticket) and ex Hirsch 167, 26 September 1990, 1276.
Price realized | 280 CHF |
Starting price | 75 CHF |