radiate, helmeted, cuirassed and draped bust of Gallienus, left, holding spear in right and shield on left shoulder on which emperor holding spear gallops over foes; to rear, bound foe
under neokoros Publius Antonius Celsus, of equestrian rank, of the Aphrodisians
Reverse design
emperor in military costume and radiate crown brandishing spear on horse galloping right
Metal
copper-based alloy
Average diameter
31 mm
Average weight
16.28 g
Axis
6, 7, 10
Reference
MacDonald 221 corr.
Specimens
3 (2 in the core collections)
Note
Both MacDonald and Johnston read ΝƐΟ Π or ΝƐΟΠ. MacDonald regarded the Π as Celsus' praenomen, but Johnston, p. 84, joined it to ΝƐΟ, interpreting the word as Neopoios = Official in charge of the temple fabric, whereas MacDonald had thought Neokoros). However the reading is ΝƐΟΠΥ, which suggests Neo Pu = Neo Publius. The use of a praenomen at this date was a mark of distinction (see Hostein & Mairat in Essays Burnett), and the grander Neokoros seems more likely for someone of equestrian rank.
