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Phrygia, Apameia


Phrygia, Apameia Order
Trebonianus Gallus, 251-253 A.D. AE 37. Laureate bust l. Rv. The Hero and founder Kelainos std. l. hold long spear in l. hand and sacrificing with phiale over basket(?) with r. hand. KLM 214,29. BMC_ SNG von Aulock_. SNG COP_. Mionnet_. 19.50g. some areas of old corrosion. Perhaps the second known example of this rare type relating to the mythical founder of this thriving city which was situated at an important crossroads of trade and was known as a packaging center for shipments to the great ports.
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Extremely Fine/Extremely Fine   $1250.00


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