Lydia, Saitta, Septimius Severus
Description:
Lydia, Saitta, Septimius Severus (193 - 211 AD). Andronikos, first archon, 194-195 AD. AY KAIC Λ CЄΠ CЄOYHPOC ΠЄP; laureate head right / ЄΠI ANΔPONЄIKOY APX A CAITTHN-ΩN; Tyche standing front, head to left, holding rudder with her right hand and cornucopiae with her left.
Diameter:
AE24 mm
Weight:
7,98 g
Grade:
aVF/F
Attribution:
Amandry 2; BMC 41
Commentary:
olive-grey patina, some flat area right on both sides
History:
Saitta was a part of the union of ten cities called Katakekaumene ("burnt land") - named after an enormous (120 sq mi) volcanic field of Kula.
Article Number:
027-02-03-44388