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ID:
74000734
[UNVERIFIED]
Type:
Roman Provincial
Region:
PHRYGIA
City:
Temenothyrae
Issuer:
Gallienus
Date Ruled:
AD 253-268
Metal:
Bronze
Denomination:
Medallion
Struck / Cast:
struck
Date Struck:
AD 253-268
Diameter:
38 mm
Weight:
18.51 g
Die Axis:
6 h
Obverse Legend:
AV • KA • ΠΟ • ΛΙΚI • ΓΑΛΛIHNOC
Obverse Description:
Laureate and cuirassed bust right, wearing aegis
Reverse Legend:
TITIANOC APXIE–PEVC, THMENOΘV • /PEVCIN
Reverse Description:
Monumental ornate conical cult-image on cart drawn left by yoke of oxen; before, guide standing right, steadying oxen and directing to three figures above, standing right, and two figures behind, each of whom holds a guide rope.
Mint:
Temenothyrae (Phrygia)
Primary Reference:
VA, Phrygiens -
Reference2:
SNG Cop -
Reference3:
SNG MÜnchen -
Reference4:
SNG VA 8454 = Triton I, lot 688 (same obv. die)
Photograph Credit:
Classical Numismatic Group
Source:
http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=97147
Grade:
EF, green and red patina with earthen overtones
Notes:
Sale: Triton X, Lot: 734 Extremely rare. The pompa, or procession, was a prominent part of the religious festivals and games of the Greco-Roman world. Often opening the associated games or accompanying the sacrifices, monumental images of the deity would be publicly conveyed (Ovid, Trist. 4.2-3, 6). Such was the Roman pompa circensis which preceded the games in the circus and was part of the celebration of a triumph. Likewise, the inception of a new consulship occasioned celebrations which also would have included the display of such images. Some such event must have been the occasion for the pompa depicted on this medallion, though a more specific event is as yet unknown. The archierus mentioned may be the Junius Titianus who was consul with Philip I in AD 245 (Cod. Theod. 6.39.2).
Created and Managed by Alfredo De La Fe
