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Septimius Severus
193 - 211 AD
AE 28 of Isaura, Cilicia

Laureate head right / City gate, Tyche within archway between two towers, a third tower behind

Comment- The impressive obverse portrait and unusual reverse makes this my favorite coin in my collection.

click here for obverse	Autonomous Issue, 1st Century AD AE 19 of Olba, Cilicia Filleted club of Hercules / Crenulated watch tower	Olba Watch Tower Ruins Photo
	.Comment- Notice how all three coins on this page show the same tower characteristics. Check out the present day ruins of this watch tower and others in the Cilicia area.


click here for reverse	Philopator II 20BC - 17AD AE 23 of Hieropolis-Castabala, Cilicia Veiled turreted Tyche / Athena standing, holding small Nike and shield Comment- One of the more feminine Tyches I have seen, and I like the curves of the cheek and the chin.