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Coin of Hierapolis in alliance with Sardis with bust of Commodus
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 180–192
Mint: Asia: Phrygia and Lydia, Hierapolis and Sardis (Alliance)
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 42.5 mm. Weight: 33.43 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number1988.352
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Commodus to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: At left Apollo of Hierapolis stands with lyre looking right to cult statue of Kore of Sardis enthroned front with corn on her left and poppy on her right.
Inscription in Greek around and in exergue.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: At left Apollo of Hierapolis stands with lyre looking right to cult statue of Kore of Sardis enthroned front with corn on her left and poppy on her right.
Inscription in Greek around and in exergue.
ProvenanceBy 1988: with Dennis P. Devine, 24 Meroke Lane, Rocky Point, New York 11778; purchased by MFA from Dennis P. Devine, September 28, 1988