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Phrygia, Apameia; bust of Athena/eagle, caps of Dioscuri

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SKU: 014-05-05-41652

Description

Phrygia, Apameia, 133 – 48 BC. Bust of Athena right, wearing high-crested Corinthian helmet / Eagle alighting on basis with meander pattern, flanked by caps of the Dioscuri, KΩKOY (magistrate) below.

Specifications

Diameter [mm]: AE20
Weight [g]: 7,22
Grade: VF/gVF
Attribution: SNG Cop 161-2; BMC 78-82
Commentary: attractive green patina, high relief head of Athena, pit on obverse, reverse slightly off-center

Historical Context

Antiochos I Soter founded the city and named it after his mother, Apama.

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