Troas, Abydos; Apollo/eagle
Description:
Troas, Abydos circa 4th-2nd century BC. Laureate head of Apollo left / ABΥ; eagle standing left with closed wings, serpent in wreath left.
Diameter:
AE16 mm
Weight:
4,28 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
SNG München 16
Commentary:
rare larger denomination; dark grey patina with lighter deposits
History:
Abydos was founded at the most narrow (0.75 mile) point of the Hellespont strait.
Article Number:
006-07-02-44149