Lydia, Blaundos; Dionysos/thyrsos
Description:
Lydia, Blaundos, 2nd - 1st century BC. Apolloni-, son of Theogen-, magistrate. Head of Dionysos right, wreathed with ivy / MΛAYNΔE AΠOΛΛΩNI ΘEOΓEN; filleted thyrsos.
Diameter:
AE18 mm
Weight:
5,42 g
Grade:
VF/aVF
Attribution:
SNG Cop. 63; Waddington 4905
Commentary:
dark patina with bronze highlights
History:
The city was founded around 300 BC - most probably by Macedonian soldiers.
Article Number:
004-02-06-44757