Auction 55 – 2 July 2017
Ancient and World Coins
Su, 02.07.2017, from 5:00 PM CEST
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Description
★ The Rape of Persephone ★
PHRYGIA. Hierapolis. Pseudo-autonomous (2nd-3rd centuries). Ae.
Obv: IЄPAΠOΛЄITΩN.
Head of Dionysos right, wearing ivy wreath.
Rev: Hades in galloping quadriga right, carrying off struggling Persephone.
RPC IV online 2045; SNG Copenhagen 428.
Condition: Near very fine.
Weight: 12.36 g.
Diameter: 28 mm.
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