The city-gate of Side
Lot 824
PAMPHYLIA. Side. Gallienus, 253-268. 10 Assaria (Bronze, 30 mm, 17.72 g, 7 h). AYT•KAI•ΠOY•ΛI•ЄΓN•ΓAΛΛIHNOC CЄ Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gallienus to right, seen from behind; before, I (value mark). Rev. CIΔHTΩN NЄΩKOPΩN Apollo Sidetes standing front, head to left, holding scepter in his left hand; before him, vexillum and altar; all within crenelated city-gate. SNG Paris 904. SNG PFPS 839. SNG von Aulock -. Very rare. Nearly very fine.
This militaristic reverse type - unusual as it is for Pamphylia - undoubtedly refers to the increased importance of Side as a fortified strongpoint and naval base in the troubled 250s and 260s
Starting price:
50 CHF
Hammer price:
800 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
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Closed
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Closing time: 07-Dec-19, 20:51:30 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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