Ionia, Phokaia; head of Hermes/caduceus
Description:
Ionia, Phokaia, 3rd - 2nd century BC. Head of Hermes left, wearing petasos / Large ΦΩ monogram in the form of caduceus.
Diameter:
AE11 mm
Weight:
1,68 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
Tübingen 3123; Weber 6096; BMC 217, 98; Sear 4540
Commentary:
dark patina with bronze highlights, good details, well centered
History:
In the Hellenistic period the trading force of Phokaia began to die down tremendously and the city never managed to rise again to its former affluence.
Article Number:
031-02-02-41652