Description: Lydia, Sardes, 2nd - 1st century BC. Head of youthful Herakles right, wearing lion's skin around neck / ΣAΡΔIANΩN; Apollo standing left, holding crow and laurel branch, AMΦEIΩN (magistrate).

Diameter: AE16 mm

Weight: 5,76 g

Grade: aVF/VF

Attribution: SNG von Aulock 3132ff

Commentary: olive-grey patina, well centered, sharp details with clear legends

History: After the Syrian War (192 - 188 BC) between Antiochos III and the Roman Republic, Sardes became a part of Pergamene Kingdom, a Roman ally in the war.

Article Number: 020-09-07-41652