Pisidia, Isinda; head of Zeus/horseman
Description:
Pisidia, Isinda, 2nd - 1st century BC. Laureate head of Zeus right / ΙΣΙΝ; horseman right, wielding spear.
Diameter:
AE20 mm
Weight:
4,5 g
Grade:
aVF/VF
Attribution:
SNG Cop 158
Commentary:
grey patina with light deposits, some roughness, sharp details
History:
Isinda's name derived from the Luwi language which was closely related to Hittite language and then transformed into Lycian language: "sinda" meant "holy" therefore it stands for "holy city".
Article Number:
009-02-01-41652