Cilicia, Soloi; AR Stater; head of Athena/grapes
540,00 €
Description
Cilicia, Soloi, 385 – 350 BC. AR Stater. Head of Athena to right, wearing Attic helmet adorned with griffin / ΣΟΛΙ; bunch of grapes on stalk.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AR21 |
| Weight [g]: | 10,10 |
| Grade: | VF/VF |
| Attribution: | BMC 17; SNG Paris 176 var.; SNG Cop 230 var. |
| Commentary: | not cleaned, attractive original patina |
Historical Context
The city, though with Greek populations, was loyal to Persian Empire and was designated for destruction by Alexander the Great.






