CYPRUS, Uncertain. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. Æ Quadrans (16mm, 3.21 g, 12h). Aulus Plautius, proconsul. Struck in or shortly after 21 BC. VF.

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Lot: 489. Estimated: $ 150

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Sold For $ 170. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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CYPRUS, Uncertain. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. Æ Quadrans (16mm, 3.21 g, 12h). Aulus Plautius, proconsul. Struck in or shortly after 21 BC. Bare head right / Temple of Paphian Aphrodite with three bays, central bay containing conical xoanon, candelabrums in side bays; semicircular courtyard around. Amandry, Julio-Claudien I 2a (Paphos?); Parks 2a; RPC I 3906. Dark brown patina, light porosity, scratches. VF.

The conical stone which stood at the center of this temple was found by archaeologists a short distance from the temple. It was confirmed to be a meteorite.

Closing Date and Time: 29 April 2026 at 12:43:20 ET.

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