Ionia, Phokaia; head of Hermes/caduceus
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Description
Ionia, Phokaia, 3rd – 2nd century BC. Head of Hermes left, wearing petasos / Large ΦΩ monogram in the form of caduceus.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE11 |
| Weight [g]: | 1,68 |
| Grade: | VF/VF |
| Attribution: | Tübingen 3123; Weber 6096; BMC 217, 98; Sear 4540 |
| Commentary: | dark patina with bronze highlights, good details, well centered |
Historical Context
In the Hellenistic period the trading force of Phokaia began to die down tremendously and the city never managed to rise again to its former affluence.
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