Description
Cilicia, Hieropolis Kastabala, Valerian I (253 – 260 AD). ΑVΤ Κ Ο VΛΑΕΡΙΑΝΟC CΕ; radiate draped bust right / IEPOΠ KACTABAΛE; Hero advancing left, hand raised left, S in left field.
Cilicia, Hieropolis Kastabala, Valerian I
80,00 €
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE27 |
| Weight [g]: | 16,34 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | Sear GIC 4493; SNG Lev 1598 |
| Commentary: | thick flan, green patina with some light deposits, some brown patches on reverse |
Historical Context
Hieropolis-Kastabala was an important cult center with Artemis Perasia as the most important deity, but the cult of Helios was also widespread in Asia Minor, due to its identification with Mithras.
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