Mysia, Kyzikos; bust of Kore/Capricorn
Description:
Mysia, Kyzikos, 2nd - 3rd century AD. Draped bust of Kore Soteira right, wearing taenia / KYZI-KKHNΩN; Capricorn right.
Diameter:
AE19 mm
Weight:
3,1 g
Grade:
gF/aVF
Attribution:
Plant 1120; BMC 194
Commentary:
rare; dark grey patina, some roughness
History:
The monuments of Cyzicus were used by the Byzantine emperor Justinian as a quarry for the building of his Haghia Sophia cathedral.
Article Number:
031-06-05-41652