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Lot 131: Lydia, Saïtta. Pseudo-autonomous issue. 3rd century A.D. Æ.
AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 30 (Auction 343)
- Sold Winning Bid: $45
- 1 Bid(s)
Description
Lydia, Saïtta. Pseudo-autonomous issue. 3rd century A.D. Æ (19 mm, 4.89 g, 6 h). Veiled and draped bust of Boule right / CAΓ(HN)ΩN (sic), the river-god Hermos reclining left on overturned amphora from which water flows, holding grain stalk and reed. Seemingly unpublished. Green patina. Very fine.
A highly unusual piece exhibiting an engraver's error in the city ethnic!
Lot Details
- Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
- Lot #: 131
- Listing #: 233838
- Closed: Friday, December 6, 2019 3:43:20 PM CT
- Estimate: $75