Pisidia, Selge; head of Herakles/forepart of stag, spear-head
Description:
Pisidia, Selge, 2nd - 1st century BC. Bearded head of Herakles, wreathed in styrax / CE-Λ; forepart of stag right, head left, spear-head right.
Diameter:
AE13 mm
Weight:
2,34 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
SNG France 1973-6 var
Commentary:
dark green patina, some light deposits, good centering, sharp details for this type
History:
In 133 BC, the kingdom of Pergamon fell to Rome and strong pirate activities threatened the commerce on the south coast of Asia Minor; Selge managed, through a special agreement to carry on trading from the harbours of Perge and Side.
Article Number:
026-06-08-41652