LYDIA, Thyateira. Nero. AD 54-68. Æ (17mm, 3.56 g, 12h). Struck circa AD 55-60. Good VF.

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Roman Provincial, Bronze

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LYDIA, Thyateira. Nero. AD 54-68. Æ (17mm, 3.56 g, 12h). Struck circa AD 55-60. Bareheaded and draped bust right / Labrys. Hochard 2368 (D25/R41); Kurth 140; RPC I 2382; SNG München 614. Dark green patina, light marks, small die flaw on reverse. Good VF.

The Labrys is a double headed ceremonial axe first depicted in Minoan culture and is related to the Cretan Labyrinth. Hence the name.

Ex Brett Telford Collection (Nomos Obolos 17, 20 December 2020), lot 474 (hammer 420 CHF), purchased from John Jencek.


Closing Date and Time: 6 March 2024 at 11:23:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.