Description: Lydia, Sardes, 2nd - 1st century BC. Draped, veiled and turreted bust of Tyche right / ΣΑΡΔΙΑΝΩΝ; Zeus Lydios standing left, holding eagle.

Diameter: AE21 mm

Weight: 7,42 g

Grade: VF/gF

Attribution: SNG von Aulock 3129

Commentary: olive patina with contrasting light deposits

History: In the 2nd century BC the work began to rebuilt the temple pf Artemis in Greek style, it was finished only 3 centuries later, during the reign of Antoninus Pius.

Article Number: 011-01-07-41652