LYDIA. Uncertain (Sardes?). Ae (4th century BC)
LYDIA. Uncertain (Sardes?). Ae (4th century BC).
Obv: Head of Dionysos left, wearing ivy wreath.
Rev: Kantharos; F - S (in Lydian) across field.
Vögtli, Pergamon, 524; CNG 100, lot 1487.
Rare
Although this coin was previously attributed to Syros in the Cyclades, the presence of Lydian letters suggests instead that it was minted in Lydia, probably at Sardes (Lydian spelling of the mint was 'Sfard').
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 1.65 g.
Diameter: 11 mm.
Estimate: € 50
Obv: Head of Dionysos left, wearing ivy wreath.
Rev: Kantharos; F - S (in Lydian) across field.
Vögtli, Pergamon, 524; CNG 100, lot 1487.
Rare
Although this coin was previously attributed to Syros in the Cyclades, the presence of Lydian letters suggests instead that it was minted in Lydia, probably at Sardes (Lydian spelling of the mint was 'Sfard').
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 1.65 g.
Diameter: 11 mm.
Estimate: € 50