Description: Lycia, Oinoanda, 2nd-1st century AD. Bust of Hermes left, kerykeion behind shoulder / Ares standing facing, head left, holding spear and shield, O B left.

Diameter: AE16 mm

Weight: 4.22 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: Ashton in NC 2005, Pl. 5, 1

Commentary: rare; green patina with some lighter deposits

History: The carving of Epicurus teaching carved in Oinoanda by Diogenes o a portico wall filled some 260 square meters of the wall and although only 1/3 was recovered is an important source of Epicurean teaching.

Article Number: 019-06-05-44287