Description: Phrygia, Hierapolis, Nero (Caesar, 50-54 AD). Chares and Papias, magistrates. NEPΩN KAIΣAP; bare-headed, draped bust right; c/m: radiate head / XAPHΣ B ΠAΠIAΣ IEPAΠOΛEITΩN; Apollo riding horse right, holding bipennis.

Diameter: AE18 mm

Weight: 6,6 g

Grade: aVF/gF

Attribution: RPC I 2976; SNG Copenhagen 456; BMC 122; c/m: cf. Howgego 6-8

Commentary: dark grey patina

History: Hierapolis was founded as a thermal spa early in the 2nd century BC.

Article Number: 044-01-01-44531