Description: Islands off Caria, Kos, Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). Sophocles, magistrate. ΣEBAΣTOΣ; laureate head right / ΣOΦOKΛEΣ KΩIΩN; serpent-entwined staff and club.

Diameter: AE16 mm

Weight: 3,18 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: BMC 226; RPC I 2739

Commentary: rare; green patina with some deposits

History: According to Josephus the statue of Herod Antipas as a sign of gratitude to his father who donated money for the winners of athletic games.

Article Number: 021-03-05-44365