Lydia, Apollonis; head of Tyche/Zeus enthroned
Description:
Lydia, Apollonis, 2nd - 1st century BC. Turreted head of Tyche right / ΑΠΟΛΛΩΝΙΔΕΩΝ; Zeus sitting on throne left, holding scepter in left hand and eagle in right; countermark.
Diameter:
AE23 mm
Weight:
7,72 g
Grade:
aVF/gF
Attribution:
SNG von Aulock 2898; Sear 4687
Commentary:
scarce; green patina, well centered, good details
History:
The city was founded by the first king of the Pergamene Kingdom, Attalos I, and named after his wife Apollonis.
Article Number:
030-06-03-41652