Lot #127 WITHDRAWN - Gordian III and Tranqullina (AD 238-244) Roman Imperial Period Mesopotamia in Custom, 22K Yellow Gold Bezel

Description:

Gordian III and Tranqullina (AD 238-244) Roman Imperial Period Mesopotamia in Custom, 22K Yellow Gold Bezel. Extremely fine example of the large bronze coin struck in Singara (Mesopotamia) from the middle Roman Imperial period. On the obverse are the bust of Goridan III on left, Tranquillina on right, confronted. On the reverse is a veiled and turreted city goddess seated on rocks holding a branch while a river god swims beneath. At top, the centaur Sagittarius is flying and shooting an arrow. Coin measures as visible in pendant is 31.75 x 28.40 mm. Extremely fine condition beautifully presented in a custom high karat (22k) yellow gold bezel of substantial weight. Total gross weight of pendant is 43.83 grams. Estimated Value $100 - 120

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