Cilicia, Anazarbos; bust of Demeter/bust of Artemis Perasia
Description:
Cilicia, Anazarbos, time of Trajan. Struck 114/5 AD. KAICAP ANAZAP; veiled bust of Demeter right, poppy and corn-ear before / Veiled bust of Artemis Perasia right, wearing high headgear, torch to right; ET ΓΛP.
Diameter:
AE17 mm
Weight:
3,22 g
Grade:
gF/aVF
Attribution:
SNG France 2026; Ziegler 122
Commentary:
dark grey patina, roughness on obverse, well centered
History:
Cilician godess Perasia was strongly identified with the Greek Artemis, leading to syncretic deity.
Article Number:
019-02-05-41652