Ancient Coins: GREEK and GREEK IMPERIAL BRONZE: Phoenicia, Berytos, Gordian III, 238-244 A.D.

AE 28, 14.47g.  Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Gordian to right.  Rev. Cult figure of Astarte within tetrastyle temple; Posiedon abducting Beroe on pediment; lion below.   SNG COP 123.  Dark green and brown patina.  Exceptional quality. 

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Cornelius Vermeule; Stacks, Auction Jan. 11, 2010, lot 123.

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