FORVM Ex Rare Hierapolis Phrygia AE28 Homonoia with Sardis Apollo and Kore - $276 - (Morehead City, NC)
Valerian I, October 253 - c. June 260 A.D., Hierapolis, Phrygia in Homonoia with SardisHierapolis (Greek: 'Holy City') was located on hot springs in Phrygia in southwestern Anatolia. Its ruins are adjacent to modern Pamukkale in Turkey and are designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hot springs have been used as a spa since the 2nd century B.C., with many patrons retiring or dying there. The large necropolis is filled with sarcophagi. This coin commemorates the homonoia (alliance) between Phrygia and Sardis. Cities in Thrace and Asia minor sometimes formed alliances with other cities. The competition for prestige and rivalry between cities in the East was intense. Alliances could enhance a city’s status by aligning either with many cities or with particularly important ones. Homonoia was part of civic 'foreign policy' and might have involved the exchange of delegates and joint celebrations and sacrifices. At least 87 cities issued homonoia coins celebrating their alliances. RP77248. Bronze AE 28, references: Franke-Nolle, type VI, 857 (Vs.C/Rs.18); cf. SNGvA 3668; SNG Tubingen 4054; Lindgren III 596; condition: VF, tight flan, obscure countermark on obverse, mint: Hierapolis (near Pamukkale, Turkey), weight: 9.924g, maximum diameter: 28.1mm, die axis: 180o, date struck: Oct 253 - c. Jun 260 A.D.; obverse AY• K• - OY• IK• OYAEPAN/OC, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, from the front, round countermark on face; reverse IEPAOE/ITN - KE - CAPIANN, Apollo on left, standing right, plectrum in right hand, kithara in left hand; cult statue of Kore facing, wearing kalathos and veil, NEOKOPN downward in right field, OMONOYA in exergue; very rare, $276 Forum Ancient Coins' Buy it Now eBay listings are priced to sell. We do NOT consider offers for our FIXED PRICE eBay listings. GUARANTEE Guaranteed Delivery - We guarantee delivery. If your order is not delivered we will refund. Authenticity Guaranteed For Eternity - Any item deemed a forgery may be …
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