Islands off Caria, Kos, Augustus
170,00 €
Description
Islands off Caria, Kos, Augustus (27 BC – 14 AD). Sophocles, magistrate. ΣEBAΣTOΣ; laureate head right / ΣOΦOKΛEΣ KΩIΩN; serpent-entwined staff and club.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE16 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,18 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | BMC 226; RPC I 2739 |
| Commentary: | rare; green patina with some deposits |
Historical Context
According to Josephus the statue of Herod Antipas as a sign of gratitude to his father who donated money for the winners of athletic games.
Related products
