Islands off Caria, Kos, Augustus
Description:
Islands off Caria, Kos, Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). Sophocles, magistrate. ΣEBAΣTOΣ; laureate head right / ΣOΦOKΛEΣ KΩIΩN; serpent-entwined staff and club.
Diameter:
AE16 mm
Weight:
3,18 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
BMC 226; RPC I 2739
Commentary:
rare; green patina with some deposits
History:
According to Josephus the statue of Herod Antipas as a sign of gratitude to his father who donated money for the winners of athletic games.
Article Number:
021-03-05-44365