Caria, Antioch ad Maeandrum; eagle/star
Description:
Caria, Antioch ad Maeandrum, 1st - 2nd century BC. Eagle on thunderbolt right, bee in front, c/m: head of eagle right / ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ, AΣ[…]; star.
Diameter:
AE16 mm
Weight:
3,44 g
Grade:
aVF/gF
Attribution:
not in known references; cf. Vauctions, Auction 266 (07.07.2011), Lot 82; cf. Lindgren p.152, A607A var. (ΘΡΑ∗ΣΥ)
Commentary:
very rare; dark green patina, clear countermark
History:
The city was known for the bridge over the Maeander river and minted coins depicting it.
Article Number:
019-03-04-41652