Pisidia, Termessos Major; head of Hermes/Athena
Description:
Pisidia, Termessos Major, 2nd - 3rd century AD. TEP-MHCCEΩΝ; bare head right of Hermes with Kerykeion behind / TΩN-M-EIZONΩN; Athena Nikephoros standing left, Nike in right, grounded spear vertical in left.
Diameter:
AE25 mm
Weight:
11,56 g
Grade:
VF/aVF
Attribution:
BMC 31 var.; SNG Paris 2174 var.
Commentary:
highly attractive with bronze patina und contrasting deposits, well centered, full legends
History:
Termessos was probably abandoned in 243 AD, due to the earthquake which damaged its water supply.
Article Number:
007-04-02-41652