Roman Empire (provincial) - CILICIA, Mallos. Hostilian AE31
(12,17 g. 31 mm.)

S VALEN OCTIL MEC QVINTVM C, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Hostilian to right, seen from behind.

MAL-LO COL-ONIA, the city-goddess, turreted and veiled, seated left on rocks, holding ears of corn in her right hand, to left and right, Roman vexilla inscribed S and C, in exergue, two river gods swimming in opposite directions.

RPC IX 1435; SNG Levante 1297; SNG Paris -.

Fine, old cabinet brown-green patina