Syria, Seleucis and Pieria, Laodikeia ad Mare; Helios/Artemis
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Description
Syria, Seleucis and Pieria, Laodicea ad Mare. Roman Republican era, late 1st century BC – dated CY (40/39 BC) Radiate and draped bust of Helios right, star before / ΙΟΥΛΙΕΩΝ ΤΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΛΑΟΔΙΚΕΩΝ; Artemis standing facing, head left, holding spear and bow, Θ (date) to inner left; ΖΜ in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE21 |
| Weight [g]: | 6,78 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | Sear 5878; BMC 20.248.12 |
| Commentary: | rare; dark grey patina with bronze highlights |
Historical Context
The name Helen suggests alternate personification of the sun deity among Hellenic people.
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