Description: Pisidia, Selge, 2nd - 1st century BC. Bearded head of Herakles, wreathed in styrax / CE-Λ; forepart of stag right, head left, spear-head right.

Diameter: AE13 mm

Weight: 2,34 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: SNG France 1973-6 var

Commentary: dark green patina, some light deposits, good centering, sharp details for this type

History: In 133 BC, the kingdom of Pergamon fell to Rome and strong pirate activities threatened the commerce on the south coast of Asia Minor; Selge managed, through a special agreement to carry on trading from the harbours of Perge and Side.

Article Number: 026-06-08-41652