SINCONA Auction 20
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Numismatic Coins & Medals

RÖMISCHES REICH

Lot 2168

Lot 2168

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Starting price 1,500 CHF
Result unsold

Medallion-like tetrassarion c. 160/170. Kibyra in Phrygia Alliance issue with Hierapolis, with name of the magistrate Cl. Philocles, c. 160/170. ΦΑΥCΤΕΙΝΑ CΕΒΑCΤΗ Draped bust of Faustina to right, her bound up with pearls in a bun at the back. Rev. ΚΙΒΥΡΑΤΩΝ Κ ΙΕΡΑΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ ΕΠΙ.ΚΛ.ΦΙΛΟΚΛΕΟC // ΟΜΟ-ΝΟΙ-Α On the left, Leto of Hierapolis, draped, veiled, and holding two infants at her breast, standing to r. in front of Zeus of Kibyra, seated to l. on throne, holding long sceptre in his left hand and an eagle in his right. 25.18 g. BMC 96 = Franke/Nolle 984 (same dies). Very rare. Good very fine.

Details

Ex UBS direct purchase. Sold prior to 2007.