Description: Lycaonia, Iconium, Antoninus Pius (138 - 161 AD). ANTONINVS AVG PIVS; laureate and draped bust right / COL ICO; helmeted head of Athena right.

Diameter: AE18 mm

Weight: 4,08 g

Grade: gVF/VF

Attribution: BMC 7; SNG von Aulock 8648

Commentary: rare; choice, dark grey patina, great portrait, well centered

History: St. Paul and Barnabas were preaching in Iconium during their first missionary journey, but had to flee the city, met with growing opposition of the inhabitants.

Article Number: 026-06-03-41652