Lydia, Sardes; bust of Herakles/Nike
55,00 €
Description
Lydia, Sardes, ca 65 AD. ΕΠΙ ΤΙ MNACEOY CAPΔIANΩN; laureate bust of young Herakles right with lion skin at neck / CEBACTH; Nike standing left, holding wreath and palm branch.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE15 |
| Weight [g]: | 2,14 |
| Grade: | aVF/gF |
| Attribution: | RPC 3010 |
| Commentary: | well centered, great head of Herakles, full legends |
Historical Context
In the time of Nero Sardis had an established Christian community founded either by Apostle John or by Saint Paul.
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