RPC IV.2, 2972 (temporary)

 

Image of specimen #2

 

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 ΙΕϷΑΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ ΧϷΥϹΟΡΟΑϹ
Reverse design river-god (Chrysoroas) reclining, left, holding poppies(?), resting on water-urn
Metal copper-based alloy
Average diameter 20 mm
Axis 6
Reference L. Weber, NC 1913, 149, XXVI, no. 12
Specimens 3 (2 in the core collections)

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