The xoanon of the Aphrodite of Paphos
Lot 896
CYPRUS. Paphus. Septimius Severus, 193-211. Tetrassarion (Bronze, 29 mm, 19.07 g, 12 h). ΑΥΤΟΚ•ΚΑΙC•CЄΠ•CЄΟYΗΡΟC Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Septimius Severus to right, seen from behind. Rev. KOINON KYΠPIΩN Conical cult xoanon of the Aphrodite of Paphos within central distyle tower; distyle porticoes flanking, each containing candelabra and dove sitting above; the entire structure set on low basis; semi-circular forecourt; star inside crescent above. BMC 55. SNG Copenhagen 89. An attractive example with lovely reddish highlights and a particularly detailed reverse. Minor adjustment marks as made and the obverse somewhat weakly struck, otherwise, very fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price:
100 CHF
Hammer price:
360 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
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Closing time: 07-Dec-19, 21:27:30 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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