Caria, Antioch ad Maeandrum; eagle/star
80,00 €
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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE16 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,44 |
| 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 |
Historical Context
The city was known for the bridge over the Maeander river, and minted coins depicting it.
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