Roman Provincial, Pisydia, Aurelian, Tetrassarion Cremna OBVERSE laureated, cuirassed and draped bust of Aurelian to right. IMP CS. L DO.M. AVRELIANO REVERSE Zeus-Sarapis seated left, holding sceptre, Cerberus at foot. COL IULI AU CREMNE (Coloniæ Iuli Augusti Cremne) NOTE: Unusual representation on the reverse. It is one of the last “colonial” coins outside the Alexandrian coinage. Same dies as the copy of the BnF Cabinet of Medals n° 1529, pl. 84. Tetraassarion? 270-275 Cremna (Pisidia) NOTE: Cremna (Greek Κρῆμνα), was an ancient town in Pisidia. It is situated in the district of Bucak. It stands in a remote valley on a high plateau dominating the ancient Cestrus River, with limited access and good defensive features. Diameter 30,5 MM; weight 13.82G W pełni czytelny przykład bardzo rzadkiej w handlu emisji prowincjonalnej. Awers: popiersie w wieńcu laurowym, zbroi i paludamentum, w prawo, w otoku legenda:
IMP C.S. L. DO.M. AVRELIANO; Rewers: Zeus Serapis siedzący w lewo, trzyma włócznię, Cerber u jego stóp, w otoku legenda:
COL IULI AU CREMNE;
Brąz, średnica 30,5 mm, waga 13,82 g.
Reference: GIC.- - Aulock1715 - Cop.- - SNG France 3/1529
Grade: VF
Price realized | 47 EUR |
Starting price | 12 EUR |