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20 November 2016
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A lovely Triassarion from Hierapolis-Castabala with a portrait of Alexander the Great

Starting Price: 100 CHF
Hammer Price:  100 CHF
Lot 658

CILICIA, Hierapolis-Castabala. Antonine period, 138-192. Triassarion (Bronze, 27mm, 8.68 g 7). Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Alexander the Great to right. Rev. Veiled and turreted bust of Tyche to right; before, torch. RPC 4065. RPC online 5806. SNG France 2226-7. SNG Levante 1577. A lovely piece with pleasant surfaces and attractive light green patina. Very fine.


The obverse portrait is now thought to depict Alexander the Great as founder (ktistes) of Hieropolis-Castabala. During the second century it was very popular for cities to claim a foundation by Alexander in order to enhance their status.

Online bidding closes: 20 Nov 2016, 20:28:30 CET Current Date & Time: 28 Mar 2024, 21:26:24 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:100 CHF by MailBidder9305 (1 bid)
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