Lydia, Tralleis; head of Zeus/humped bull
Description:
Lydia, Tralleis, 2nd - 1st century BC. Laureate head of Zeus right / TΡAΛΛI-ANΩN; humped bull walking left.
Diameter:
AE14 mm
Weight:
3,02 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
BMC 64; Sear GCV 4760
Commentary:
olive patina with some greenish deposits, good centering
History:
From 133 to 129 BC, the city supported Aristonicus of Pergamon, a pretender to the Pergamene throne, against the Romans; after the Romans defeated him, they revoked the city's right to mint coins.
Article Number:
014-04-03-41652