Lydia, Sardes; head of Apollo/club in wreath
Description:
Lydia, Sardes, 2nd - 1st century BC. Laureate head of Apollo right / ΣΑΡΔΙ-ΑΝΩΝ; club in wreath, monogram above.
Diameter:
AE13 mm
Weight:
4,98 g
Grade:
gF/aVF
Attribution:
BMC 238, 16var (monogram). SNG Cop 470 ss (monogram)
Commentary:
dark green patina, well centered
History:
After the Syrian War (192 - 188 BC) between Antiochos III and the Roman Republic, Sardes became a part of Pergamene Kingdom, a Roman ally in the war.
Article Number:
037-09-06-41652