Description
Ionia, Kolophon, 330 – 285 BC. Laureate head of Apollo right / KOΛ; forepart of horse right; ΑΛΚΙΔΑΜΟΣ (magistrate).
Ionia, Kolophon; head of Apollo/forepart of horse
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Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE15 |
| Weight [g]: | 1,82 |
| Grade: | VF/aVF |
| Attribution: | BMC 38; SNG von Aulock 7912 |
| Commentary: | dark patina with bronze highlights and contrasting deposits, minor pitting, well centered |
Historical Context
Apelles, one of the greatest of Greek painters, was born in Kolophon; the famous mosaic of Pompeii depicting the Battle of Issus is based on his painting.
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