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Art of the Ancient World: July 2008–June 2009

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Coin of Hierapolis with bust of Septimius Severus

A.D. 193–211
Diameter: 36 mm. Weight: 25.00 gm. Die Axis: 6
Bronze

Classification: Numismatics

Culture: Roman Provincial

Mint: Hierapolis, Asia: Phrygia

Period: Imperial Period

Accession number: 2008.1059

Description: Obverse: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Septimius Severus to right. Inscription in Greek around. Reverse: Apollo, in long high-girt chiton, stands to the right with a kithara. He is being crowned by a Nike flying to the left. In front of him is a table with a prize-crown. Inscription in Greek around. (see media screen for Greek inscriptions)

Provenance/Ownership History: By date unknown: Hans von Aulock Collection, Istanbul, Turkey (SNG von Aulock 18 [1968], no. 8381); 1978: with Auctiones A.G., Aeschengraben 14, Basel, Switzerland (Auction 8, June 27-28, 1978, lot 449); 1978: purchased by Cornelius C. Vermeule III at Auctiones AG Auction 8; 2004-2008: lent by Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA (as L-G 115.4.2004); gift of Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA, October 22, 2008

Gift of Cornelius C. Vermeule III