940.  PHRYGIA, Apamea. Valerian I. 253-260 AD.  Æ 37mm (24.42 gm). Laureate
and  cuirassed bust  right  / 

Bellerophon  riding right,  spearing Chimaera below. 
SNG Von Aulock -; BMC Phrygia -; Weber -. 
Not published in the major
references. Good VF. ($1000)

An important mythological type depicting Bellerophon on his steed Pegasos
slaying the Chimaera.


CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 940.
 
 Lot sold for $1400.

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