Description: Ionia, Kolophon, 330 - 285 BC. Laureate head of Apollo right / KOΛ; forepart of horse right; ΑΛΚΙΔΑΜΟΣ (magistrate).

Diameter: AE15 mm

Weight: 1,82 g

Grade: VF/aVF

Attribution: BMC 38; SNG von Aulock 7912

Commentary: dark patina with bronze highlights and contrasting deposits, minor pitting, well centered

History: Apelles, one of the greatest of Greek painters, was born in Kolophon; the famous mosaic of Pompeii depicting the Battle of Issus is based on his painting.

Article Number: 020-09-08-41652