Caracalla (198-217). AE 32 mm. Paphos mint, Cyprus. Koinon of Cyprus. Obv. M ANTΩNЄINOC AVΓOVCTOC. Laureate head right. Rev. KOINON KVΠPIΩN. Conical cult 'xoanon' of Aphrodite of Paphos within central distyle tower; distyle porticoes flanking, each containing candelabra and with dove above; the entire structure set on low basis; semicircular fencing below. SNG Cop 92. Parks 25. BMC 24. 87,60. Missere 625. AE. g. 17.67 RR. A rare and very interesting architectural type. VF.
Provenance:
Roma Numismatics E-Auction 5, lot 488.