Cilicia, Mopsos; head of Hermes/Artemis
Description:
Cilicia, Mopsos, 51 - 52 AD. Laureate head of Hermes right; ΘIP / ΜΟΨΕΑΤΩΝ ΤΗΖ ΙΕΡΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΑΥΤΟΝΟΜΟΥ; Artemis standing facing, head right, drawing arrow from quiver over shoulder and holding bow.
Diameter:
AE15 mm
Weight:
2,7 g
Grade:
aVF/gF
Attribution:
SNG Levante 1315
Commentary:
scarce; olive patina, well centered
History:
Greek mythology knows two persons with the name "Mopsus" - the first being one of the Argonauts and the second the son of Manto, who was actually the mythical founder of the Cilician city.
Article Number:
031-10-06-41652