Lot 2719

Description

Galatia, Ankyra, Nerva, (AD 96-98), AE 32, (23.87 g), T.Pomponius Bassus, obv. laureate head right, rev. hexastyle temple, (RPC III. 2827, SNG von Aulock 6135 var.); another similar Caracalla, (AD 198-217), AE 28, (16.40g), obv. laureate head left, rev. Demeter standing left with grain ears and long torch, (SNG France -, SNG von Aulock -, BMC p.12, 20 var. [head right]) (illustrated); Otacilia Severa, (AD 244-249), Nikandor Truf..archon, obv. diademed and draped bust right, rev.Cybele seated left holding phiale and sceptre, (SNG von Aulock 3447 var.) (illustrated). Fine - very fine all rare. (3)

Ex Dr. L. J. Sherwin Collection, first coin from M.R. Roberts, April 20, 2008; second coin from CNG eSale 162 (lot 247) April 12, 2007 coming from the Edgar L. Owen Auction 20 (lot 87); third coin from CNG eSale 127 (lot 157) November 28, 2005 from Garth R. Drewry Collection bought from Antioch Associates Sale 20, (lot 50) March 15, 1999.