CYPRUS, Koinon of Cyprus. Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. Æ (31.5mm, 16.61 g, 11h).Electronic Auction 514 Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 160. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
|
CYPRUS, Koinon of Cyprus. Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. Æ (31.5mm, 16.61 g, 11h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Temple of Aphrodite of Paphos: conical cult xoanon within central distyle tower; distyle porticoes flanking, each containing candelabra and with dove above; the entire structure set on low basis; semicircular fencing below. Parks 23; Zapiti & Michaelidou 23; SNG Copenhagen 89. Brown surfaces, some light smoothing, details enhanced. Near VF. |