RPC IV.3, 6983 (temporary)

 

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Coin type
Volume IV.3
Number 6983 (temporary)
Province Syria
Region Syria
City Hierapolis
Reign Antoninus Pius
Person (obv.) Antoninus Pius (Augustus)
Obverse inscription ] ΚΑΙ ΤΙ ΑΙΛ ΑΔΡΙ ΑΝΤωΝΕΙΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ
Edition [---] Καῖ(σαρ) Τί(τος) Αἴλ(ιος) Ἁδρι(ανὸς) Ἀντωνεῖνος Σεβ(αστός)
Translation [---] Caesar Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Augustus
Obverse design laureate-headed bust of Antoninus Pius wearing cuirass and paludamentum, right
Reverse inscription ΘΕΑϹ ϹΥΡΙΑϹ ΙΕΡοΠ(ο) Η
Edition θεᾶς Συρίας Ἱεροπο(λιτῶν) ηʹ
Translation of the Goddess Syria, of the Hierapolitans, 8
Reverse design in laurel wreath
Metal copper-based alloy
Average diameter 23 mm
Average weight 9.18 g
Axis 12
Reference BMC 27, Cop 56
Specimens 8 (8 in the core collections)
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Specimens of this coin type

Number Number Museum Bibliography
1 1     ✸ L: G.5336 BMC 27
2 2     P: 1683
3 3     P: coll. Chandon de Briailles 1419
4 4     B: no number
5 5     B: no number
6 6     Cop: 56, obverse legend obscure, on obverse, existence of cuirass uncertain
7 7     O
8 8     V: GR 21001, both sides with scratches, authenticity doubtful: cast?