Aeolis, Myrina; head of Apollo/amphora
Description:
Aeolis, Myrina, 2nd century BC. Laureate head of Apollo right / MY-PI; amphora, lyre to right.
Diameter:
AE15 mm
Weight:
3,84 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
SNG München 571-3; SNG Cop 225; SNG von Aulock 1666; Sear 4220
Commentary:
brown-bronze patina, perfectly centered, good details
History:
Myrina took care of the nearby temple and prophecy center of Apollo - a place where Aeneas was told to sail to the place of the later city of Rome.
Article Number:
031-01-03-41652