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Auction 98  12 December 2016
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Lot 1354

Estimate: 1500 CHF
Price realized: 1200 CHF
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The Roman Empire
Tranquillina, wife of Gordian III

Drachm, Caesarea Cappadociae 240-241, AR 3.44 g. CABINIA TPANKVΛΛΙΝA AY Diademed and draped bust r. Rev. MHTPO KAICBN Mount Argaeus; in upper l. field, pellet and, in exergue, ΕΤΔ. Sydenham Caesarea Suppl. 617a var. (no pellet). Bland 59.
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Extremely fine.

Ex Helios sale 2, 2008, 385.
An exceptionally delicate portrait of this rare empress, and on good silver for this provincial coin. In my view, silver coins from the Eastern provincial mints are deserving a place in Roman portrait collections. Many follow the portrait styles defined in Rome and some offer fascinating local artistic qualities. AMP.

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