Cilicia, Soloi; AR Stater; head of Athena/grapes
Description:
Cilicia, Soloi, 385 - 350 BC. AR Stater. Head of Athena to right, wearing Attic helmet adorned with griffin / ΣΟΛΙ; bunch of grapes on stalk.
Diameter:
AR21 mm
Weight:
10,1 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
BMC 17; SNG Paris 176 var.; SNG Cop 230 var.
Commentary:
not cleaned, attractive original patina
History:
The city, though with Greek populations, was loyal to Persian Empire and was designated for destruction by Alexander the Great.
Article Number:
007-02-06-41652