Lydia, Sardes; bust of Tyche/Zeus
Description:
Lydia, Sardes, 2nd - 1st century BC. Draped, veiled and turreted bust of Tyche right / ΣΑΡΔΙΑΝΩΝ; Zeus Lydios standing left, holding eagle.
Diameter:
AE21 mm
Weight:
7,42 g
Grade:
VF/gF
Attribution:
SNG von Aulock 3129
Commentary:
olive patina with contrasting light deposits
History:
In the 2nd century BC the work began to rebuilt the temple pf Artemis in Greek style, it was finished only 3 centuries later, during the reign of Antoninus Pius.
Article Number:
011-01-07-41652