CYPRUS, Koinon of Cyprus. Caracalla. AD 198-217. Æ (33mm, 2350 g, 6h). VF.Electronic Auction 555 Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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CYPRUS, Koinon of Cyprus. Caracalla. AD 198-217. Æ (33mm, 2350 g, 6h). Laureate bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder / Temple of Paphian Aphrodite with three bays, center bay surmounted by star and crescent, side bays surmounted by doves; in central bay, conical stone surmounted by ornate top, candelabrums in side bays; walled and paved, semi-circular courtyard in foreground. Parks 25 var. (without drapery); SNG Leake 5375 var. (same); BMC 60 (same). Dark green-brown patina, some roughness. VF. Rare bust variety. |