Mysia, Priapos; head of Apollo/crayfish
Description:
Mysia, Priapos, 3rd century BC. Laureate head of Apollo facing slightly right / ΠΡΙ−ΗΠΑ; crayfish right.
Diameter:
AE12 mm
Weight:
1,48 g
Grade:
gF/gF
Attribution:
SNG von Aulock 7527
Commentary:
rare; olive-grey patina, well centered, good details
History:
Priapos' coinage depicted different species of sea crustaceans on the reverse; the reason for this choice is still unkown.
Article Number:
035-07-09-41652