Mysia, Kyzikos; Kore/tripod
Description:
Mysia, Kyzikos, 3rd - 2nd century BC. Head of Kore Soteira right, wreathed with grain ears / KY-ZI; tripod atop tunny, radiate disc on top, two pellets below, monogram in right field.
Diameter:
AE17 mm
Weight:
4,82 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
not in known references, cf. SNG Ashmolean 559
Commentary:
rare with pellets; some roughness, dark grey patina
History:
Kore Soteira ("saviour maiden") is one of the many names of Persephone.
Article Number:
006-04-05-45047