Lydia, Sardes; head of Herakles/Apollo
70,00 €
Description
Lydia, Sardes, 2nd – 1st century BC. Head of youthful Herakles right, wearing lion’s skin around neck / ΣAΡΔIANΩN; Apollo standing left, holding crow and laurel branch, AMΦEIΩN (magistrate).
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE16 |
| Weight [g]: | 5,76 |
| Grade: | aVF/VF |
| Attribution: | SNG von Aulock 3132ff |
| Commentary: | olive-grey patina, well centered, sharp details with clear legends |
Historical Context
After the Syrian War (192 - 188 BC) between Antiochos III and the Roman Republic, Sardes became a part of Pergamene Kingdom, a Roman ally in the war.
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