Phoenicia, Arados. Gordian III. 238-244 AD. AE, Bronze 29mm. Amphora flanked by
 sphinxes. BMC Phoenicia pg. 50, 387; Lindgren I 2242. Good Fine, dark brown and
        earthen patina. Rare. $250.00.
  
Phoenicia, Arados. Gordian III. 238-244 AD. Æ 29mm

(18.05 gm). Year 498 (239/240 AD). Radiate, draped and
cuirassed bust right / Amphora flanked by sphinxes; each [Image]
wearing a modius. BMC Phoenicia pg. 50, 387; Lindgren I
2242. Good Fine, dark brown and earthen patina. Rare. Estimate $250.

Ex Numismatic Fine Arts Auction 33 (3 May 1994), lot 1626.

Current Bid 150 USD

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