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CILICIA, Hierapolis-Castabala. Pseudo-autonomous issue. Circa 1st century AD. Æ (26mm, 8.80 g, 6h). Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Alexander the Great right / Veiled and draped bust of Tyche right, wearing mural crown; torch to right. SNG BN 2226-7 (same dies); SNG Levante 1577 (same dies); RPC I 4065.3 (same dies). Dark green patina, die break on obverse. VF.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 273 (8 February 2012), lot 125.
The obverse portrait is now thought to depict Alexander the Great as founder (ktistes) of Hieropolis-Castabala.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 273 (8 February 2012), lot 125.
The obverse portrait is now thought to depict Alexander the Great as founder (ktistes) of Hieropolis-Castabala.