Lydia, Blaundos; Zeus/Demeter(?)
Description:
Lydia, Blaundos (as Mlaundos), 2nd - 1st century BC. Laureate head of Zeus right / MΛAVN; Demeter standing left, holding cornucopiae and grain ears, monogram left.
Diameter:
AE17 mm
Weight:
3,22 g
Grade:
aVF/VF
Attribution:
not in known references
Commentary:
extremely rare; green patina with minor encrustations, small scratches on reverse, good centering with clear details
History:
After establishing the Roman province of Asia in 129 BC, Blaundos had a strong iflux of Italian people and became a melting pot of Roman, Greek and local culture.
Article Number:
020-06-07-41652