★ The Mysterious Structures of Gangra-Germanicopolis ★

PAPHLAGONIA. Gangra-Germanicopolis. Caracalla (198-217). Ae.

Obv: AYT K M AYP ANTΩNINOC.
Laureate bust right.
Rev: APX ΠAΦ / ΓANΓPΩN.
Cityscape: two secular buildings between two towers.

Cf. RG 61 = Price & Trell 259 (fig. 517); CNG E-291, lot 202 (which realized a hammer of $2,750) = Asia Minor Coins online #9724 var. (bust type).

An interesting and extremely rare architectural type, featuring two secular structures between two larger towers. The exact nature of these buildings or their significance is uncertain as nothing remains extant in the city today.

Condition: Very fine.

Weight: 14.9 g.
Diameter: 29 mm.