Description
Ionia, Kolophon. 330 – 285 BC. Laureate head of Apollo right / KOΛ; horseman prancing right, chlamys flying behind, spear in right; lyra in left upper field; magistrate’s name below.
Ionia, Kolophon; head of Apollo/horseman
65,00 €
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE17 |
| Weight [g]: | 5,28 |
| Grade: | VF/VF |
| Attribution: | BMC Ionia, p. 39, 27 var. (magistrates) |
| Commentary: | highly attractive glossy dark green patina, good details |
Historical Context
After his victory over Antigonos in 300 BC, Lysimachos punished the citizens of Kolophon by forcing most of them to move to his new settlement Ephesos.
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