Pisidia, Termessos Major; head of Hermes/Athena
60,00 €
Description
Pisidia, Termessos Major, 2nd – 3rd century AD. TEP-MHCCEΩΝ; bare head right of Hermes with Kerykeion behind / TΩN-M-EIZONΩN; Athena Nikephoros standing left, Nike in right, grounded spear vertical in left.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE25 |
| Weight [g]: | 11,56 |
| Grade: | VF/aVF |
| Attribution: | BMC 31 var.; SNG Paris 2174 var. |
| Commentary: | highly attractive with bronze patina und contrasting deposits, well centered, full legends |
Historical Context
Termessos was probably abandoned in 243 AD, due to the earthquake which damaged its water supply.
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