RPC IV.2, 2972 (temporary)

 

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Coin type
Volume IV.2
Number 2972 (temporary)
Province Asia
Subprovince Conventus of Cibyra
Region Phrygia
City Hierapolis
Reign Uncertain
Issue 'Pseudo-autonomous': Second or early third century AD
Dating c. 100–218
Obverse inscription
Obverse design draped bust of Sarapis wearing kalathos, right
Reverse inscription ΙΕΡΑΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ ΧΡΥϹΟΡΟΑϹ (Ρ shaped as Ϸ)
Edition Ἱεραπολειτῶν Χρυσορόας
Translation of the Hierapolitans, Chrysoroas
Reverse design river-god (Chrysoroas) reclining, left, holding poppies(?), resting on water-urn
Metal copper-based alloy
Average diameter 20 mm
Average weight 4.82 g
Axis 6
Reference L. Weber, NC 1913, 149, XXVI, no. 12
Specimens 3 (2 in the core collections)
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Specimens of this coin type

Number Number Museum Bibliography
1 1     P: 1244 Wa 6091 = L. Weber, NC 1913, 149, XXVI, no. 12, pl. IV.58
2 2     ✸ L: 1909-5-4-48
3 3     Private coll. CGT, ex Savoca Numismatik