Phrygia, Aizanis, Caligula
Description:
Phrygia, Aizanis, Caligula (37 - 41 AD). magistrates Lollius Klassikos & Lollius Rufus. ΓΑΙΟΣ ΚΑΙΣΑP; radiate head right / AIZANTIWN ΕΠΙ POYΦOY ΚΑΙ ΚΛΑCCIKOY; Zeus of Aezanis standing left with eagle & scepter, monogram to left.
Diameter:
AE20 mm
Weight:
4,52 g
Grade:
gF/gF
Attribution:
RPC II 3085; SNG Cop 80
Commentary:
dark patina with reddish sandy deposits, some roughness
History:
Aizanis was a small town, which wealth was based on massive production of wheat and on sheep rearing; the town could even afford four (!) bridges over a small local stream.
Article Number:
011-04-03-41652