Description: Troas, Gargara. 2nd - 1st century BC. Head of Cybele right, wearing mural crown / ΓΑP; lion standing right, head left.

Diameter: AE13 mm

Weight: 2,34 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: SNG Cop. 333; Weber 5373; Imhoof, MG 87

Commentary: very rare; olive grey patina

History: Gargara's name was derived from the prominent mountain nearby and means "'to gargle" - a refrence to the springs thought to bubble up on the summit.

Article Number: 006-06-07-44149