Ionia, Islands Off, Samos, Augustus
Description:
Ionia, Islands Off, Samos, Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). Laureate head right / Peacock standing right on caduceus, supporting scepter, ΣΑΜΙΩΝ below.
Diameter:
AE17 mm
Weight:
3,64 g
Grade:
F/F
Attribution:
RPC I 2681; BMC 224-5; SNG Cop. 1728
Commentary:
rare; bronze surfaces, obverse slightly off-center
History:
Tunnel of Eupalinos on Samos built as an aqueduct in the 6th century BC is 1036 m long and is second known tunnel in the history excavated from both ends.
Article Number:
004-10-08-44757