963.  Seleucis  and Pieria.  Emisa. Uranius  Antoninus. 253-254  AD. Billon
Tetradrachm  (11.14  gm).  Series  II, 25mm.  AVTOK•  COV LP ANTWNINOC  CE,
laureate, draped  and cuirassed bust right; viewed from  behind / ÆHMAPX EX
OVCIACYPATOB, eagle standing facing, wings spread, head left with wreath in
beak; SC under wings.  Prieur 1056 var. (reverse legend ends TO B); Cf. BMC
Galatia pg. 240, 22;  Delbrück, "Uranius of Emesa" NumChron 1948, -; Baldus
pl.  II,  20  var.  (same).  Good  VF, black-brown  patina.  Rare.  ($2500)

CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 963.
 
 Lot sold for $2500.


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