Lot 2665

Description

Thrace, Philippopolis, various issues all in packets described, including Elagabalus, (AD 218-222), AE 29mm, (14.88 g), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust to right, rev. Temple with seventeen visible columns in perspective, (cf.Varbanov 1664); another AE 37mm, (23.20 g), obv. radiate bust draped and cuirassed right, rev. temple with thirteen columns seen in perspective from right, (cf.Varbanov 1667/1664 for obv/rev); third coin, similar AE 36mm, (21.21 g), obv. radiate and cuirassed bust right, rev. octastyle facade of the Temple of Apollo Cendresius (Varbanov 1667); another fourth coin, similar AE 28mm, (12.56 g), obv. radiate and cuirassed bust to right, rev. laureate draped bust of a young Dionysos (Artemis according to Varbanov 1772/3). Very good - very fine, some with oxidation, all rare - very rare. (4)

Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection first coin, from CNG eSale 282 (lot 153) July 11, 2012; second coin from CNG eSale 315 (lot 163), November 20, 2013, first and second coins coming from the R.D.Frederick Collection; third coin from CNG mail bid sale 69 (lot 946) June 8, 2005, ex Garth R. Drewry Collection and previously listed in Harlan J. Berk Sale 122 (lot 526, September 6, 2001 for $1500); fourth coin from CNG eSale 158 (lot 160), February 16, 2007 coming from the Garth R. Drewry Collection.