ROMAN EMPIRE
For Faustina II
Medallion-like tetrassarion c. 160/170, Kibyra in Phrygia. Alliance issue with Hierapolis, with name of the magistrate Cl. Philocles, c. 160/170. ΦΑΥCΤΕΙΝΑ CΕΒΑCΤΗ Draped bust of Faustina to right, her bound up with pearls in a bun at the back. Rev. ΚΙΒΥΡΑΤΩΝ Κ ΙΕΡΑΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ ΕΠΙ.ΚΛ. ΦΙΛΟΚΛΕΟC // ΟΜΟ-ΝΟΙ-Α On the left, Leto of Hierapolis, draped, veiled, and holding two infants at her breast, standing to r. in front of Zeus of Kibyra, seated to l. on throne, holding long sceptre in his left hand and an eagle in his right. 25.18 g. BMC 96 = Franke/Nolle 984 (same dies). Very rare. Broad planchet. Brown Patina. Good very fine.
Ex UBS direct purchase. Sold prior to 2007.