Classical Numismatic Group, LLC
Auction 123 23-24 May 2023
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CILICIA, Anemurium. Maximinus I. AD 235-238. Æ Triassarion (34mm, 16.03 g, 6h). Dated RY 1 (235/6 AD). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front, cuirass decorated with gorgoneion / Perseus standing facing, head left, holding sword and severed head of Medusa. Köhler-Osbahr 71; RPC VI Online 7014.10 (this coin); SNG BN 709 var. (holding harpa, same obv. die); SNG Levante 498 var. (same, same obv. die). Dark brown patina, minor roughness, small patch of lamination, scratches and doubling on obverse, die flaw on reverse. Near EF. Rare variety with Perseus holding a sword instead of harpa.
From the D.K. Collection. Ex Berk BBS 216 (27 July 2021), lot 505.
The Greek hero Perseus is shown here having just slain the Gorgon Medusa by cutting off her head, which then became a potent weapon for turning his enemies to stone.
From the D.K. Collection. Ex Berk BBS 216 (27 July 2021), lot 505.
The Greek hero Perseus is shown here having just slain the Gorgon Medusa by cutting off her head, which then became a potent weapon for turning his enemies to stone.