Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1228. Closing Date: Jun 08, 
2005. SYRIA, Decapolis. Gadara. Elagabalus. 
218-222 AD. Æ 23mm (13.17 gm, 12h). Dated CY 281 
(217/18 AD). Bidding Closed Estimate $750 

SYRIA, Decapolis. Gadara. Elagabalus. 218-222 AD. 
Æ 23mm (13.17 gm, 12h). Dated CY 281 (217/18 AD). 
Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / 
Tetrastyle temple; statue of Zeus seated facing 
within, holding sceptre and thunderbolt, eagle at 
feet; date in pediment. Spijkerman 93; SNG ANS -. 
EF, dark green patina with earthen highlights. One 
of the finest known Gadara bronzes. ($750)


High bid of $850, $977.5 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €688.5, £467.5, C$1062.5, A$1105, on June 8, 2005.

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