Caria, Keramos; Zeus/eagle
Description:
Caria, Keramos, 2nd - 1st century BC. Melas- (?), magistrate. Head of Zeus right / KEΡAMIHTΩN MEΛA[...]; eagle standing right.
Diameter:
AE10 mm
Weight:
1,54 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
HNO no. 281; cf. Naumann Auc. 74 (2/2019), lot 147
Commentary:
attractive glossy olive-green patina, tight flan
History:
In 69 AD during the 212th Olympic Games Polites from Keramos won three running races on one day.
Article Number:
020-04-08-41652