Description: Lydia, Sardes, after 133 BC. Head of Apollo right / ΣΑΡΔΙΑΝΩΝ; club within oak wreath.

Diameter: AE16 mm

Weight: 4,74 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: SNG Cop 470ff; SNG Von Aulock 3125

Commentary: sandy surfaces with dark patina shining through, perfectly centered

History: Gradually club became the iconic weapon of Herakles, and the bow, sometimes depicted with the legendery hero in previous times, disappeared, probably because it was mainly the weapon of Greek enemies.

Article Number: 009-03-07-41652