Caria, Apollonia Salbake; head of Zeus/Zeus on horseback
Description:
Caria, Apollonia Salbake, 2nd century BC. Laureate head of Zeus right, two stiff curls hanging down the back of the neck / ΑΠΟΛΛΩ-NIATΩN; Zeus Labraundos on horseback right, meander pattern below.
Diameter:
AE16 mm
Weight:
5,28 g
Grade:
gF/gF
Attribution:
BMC 1
Commentary:
scarce city; dark grey patina with some deposits, well centered
History:
Apollonia Salbake is probably a foundation of Seleukos I and is known from inscription to have "sacred villages" in its area.
Article Number:
016-05-05-41652