bpv_979928 - LYDIA - HIEROCAESAREA Assarion
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Type : Assarion
Date: c. 98-138
Mint name / Town : Hierocaesarea, Lydie
Metal : copper
Diameter : 14 mm
Orientation dies : 6 h.
Weight : 1,78 g.
Rarity : R2
Coments on the condition:
Monnaie centrée. Usure importante. Buste agréable. Patine foncée
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Obverse
Obverse description : Buste d’Artémis Persica (Diane) drapée à droite avec un petit chignon ramené derrière la tête, l’arc et le carquois sur l’épaule.
Obverse legend : PERSIKH
Reverse
Reverse description : Autel allumé.
Reverse legend : IEROKESAREwN
Historical background
LYDIA - HIEROCAESAREA
(2nd century AD)
Hierocaesarea was located about twenty kilometers from Thyatira on the banks of the Hylus. The city was renowned for its worship of Artemis Persica. The city received its name from Emperor Tiberius.
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