Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1237. Closing Date: Jun 08, 
2005. Estimate $300 

PHOENICIA, Sidon. Elagabalus. 218-222 AD. Æ 30mm 
(22.75 gm, 12h). IMP CAESAR M AV ANTONINV, 
laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / AVR 
PIA SIDON COL MET, AETER BFI in exergue, 
two-handled modius containing four grain ears. SNG 
Copenhagen -; cf. BMC Phoenicia 274-278 (legend). 
VF, red and green patina. Rare. ($300)

From the Garth R. Drewry Collection. Ex Freeman & 
Sear 7 (22 February 2002), lot 277

This rare type records the imperial reward to 
Sidon regarding the res frumentaria, or grain-supply. 

High bid of $365, $419.75 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €295.65, £200.75, C$456.25, A$474.5, on June 8, 2005.

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