CYPRUS, Paphus. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. Æ (16mm, 3.64 g, 12h). A. Plautius, proconsul. Struck in or shortly after 21 BC. Near VF.

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Lot: 326. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Sold For $ 180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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CYPRUS, Paphus. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. Æ (16mm, 3.64 g, 12h). A. Plautius, proconsul. Struck in or shortly after 21 BC. Bare head right / Temple of Aphrodite at Paphos containing conical xoanon; semicircular courtyard around. Amandry, Julio-Claudien I 2a; Parks 2a; RPC I 3906. Brown patina, slight roughness, reverse off center, small flan crack. Near VF.

The conical stone which stood at the center of this temple was found by archaeologists a short distance from the temple. It was confirmed to be a meteorite.

Closing Date and Time: 20 November 2024 at 11:48:20 ET.

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