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Temple of Aphrodite at Palaipaphos
Lot 368: Koinon of Cyprus. Septimius Severus. A.D. 193-211. Æ. 
AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 19 (Auction 323)
- Sold Winning Bid: $155
- 4 Bid(s)
Description
Koinon of Cyprus. Septimius Severus. A.D. 193-211. Æ (30 mm, 18.16 g, 12 h). [ΑΥΤΟΚ ΚΑΙC Λ] CΕ[ΠΤ CΕΟΥΗΡΟC], Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Septimius Severus right / [ΚΟΙΝΟΝ ΚΥΠΡΙΩΝ], temple of Aphrodite at Palaipaphos, central xoanon with star to either side, crescent and star above roof with metope-like openings; side chambers containing candelabra with doves perched above; semicircular courtyard with latticed fence and gate ajar, one oblong and two round objects within (possibly a feeding trough and doves). Parks 23; SNG Copenhagen 89; BMC 55; Price & Trell 670, fig. 266. Rare. Dark sandy-green patina. Fine.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
- Lot #: 368
- Listing #: 201038
- Closed: Friday, March 17, 2017 6:02:20 PM CT
- Estimate: $200