Watch List notes:

CYPRUS. Paphus. Caracalla, 198-217. Pentassarion (Bronze, 31 mm, 13.63 g, 6 h). [Μ ΑΝΤΩΝ]ЄΙΝΟC ΑΥ[ΓΟΥCΤΟC] Laureate head of Caracalla to right. Rev. KOINON [KY]ΠPIΩN Conical cult xoanon of the Aphrodite of Paphos within central distyle tower; distyle porticoes flanking, each containing candelabra and dove sitting above; the entire structure set on low basis; semi-circular forecourt; star inside crescent above. BMC 60-63. Parks 25. SNG Copenhagen 92. Somewhat rough and smoothed, otherwise, very fine.


From the collection of Jean-Pierre Righetti (with collector's ticket).