LYDIA, Sardis. Pseudo-autonomous issue. temp. Commodus–Elagabalus, AD 175-220. Æ (18.5mm, 3.33 g, 9h).Electronic Auction 480 Roman Provincial, Bronze Estimate: $ 75 |
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LYDIA, Sardis. Pseudo-autonomous issue. temp. Commodus–Elagabalus, AD 175-220. Æ (18.5mm, 3.33 g, 9h). Laureate bust of Herakles right, lion’s skin draped around neck / ΣΑΡΔΙΑΝΩΝ across field with bow in bowcase above and club below; bee below club. GRPC Lydia 307; BMC 38-9. Dark green patina with thick earthen highlights/deposits, cleaning scratches. Fine. |