Caria, Alabanda, Antoninus Pius
Description:
Caria, Alabanda, Antoninus Pius (138 - 161 AD). Laureate, draped bust right / AΛABANΔEΩN; tied laurel branches.
Diameter:
AE23 mm
Weight:
3,94 g
Grade:
gF/gF
Attribution:
not in known references, cf. BMC 36 (Julia Domna), BMC 40 (Caracalla)
Commentary:
very rare; bronze surfaces, decent details
History:
According to Strabo the city of Alabanda was notorious for high-living and decadence.
Article Number:
038-03-07-41652