Syria, Laodikeia; head of Helios/Artemis
65,00 €
Description
Syria, Laodikeia, before 47 BC. Radiate head of Helios right, oval countermark: head of Cleopatra VII right / ΛAOΔIKE THΣ IEΡAΣ KAI AΥTONOM; Artemis standing left, holding spear and bow.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE22 |
| Weight [g]: | 7,48 |
| Grade: | gF/F |
| Attribution: | RPC I 4403; SNG Cop 334 |
| Commentary: | green patina, well centered, worn but recognizable countermark |
Historical Context
According to Plutarch, Cleopatra learned Egyptian, in contrast to the previous members of 300 years old Ptolemaic dynasty.
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