Watch List notes:

Phrygia, Hierapolis, Pseudo-autonomous. AE 35; Phrygia, Hierapolis, Pseudo-autonomous; 2nd cent. AD, AE 35, 26.34g. RPC-IV.2-4022. Obv: Draped bust of Synkletos r., ICIA CYNK?HTOC ("Holy Senate") around. Rx: Herakles standing l., sacrificing over alter, holding lionskin and club set on ground; ??????????O? around. The city of Hierapolis, which means sacred city was built on natural hot springs and was a popular destination for retirement, where one could live their days. The Pseudo-autonomous means this was issued by the city itself without the portrait of a Roman emperor. However here we see that by using Synkletos with the legend "Holy Senate" the city was giving respect to the Roman senate. The Ex CNG 97, 17 September 2014, lot 476.This is an exceptional medallion, apparently only the second recorded specimen, and struck on a broad flan with dark olive patina. Highly desirable artist quality. VF