Aeolis, Myrina; head of Helios/amphora
Description:
Aeolis, Myrina, 2nd - 1st century BC. Radiate head of Helios right / MY-PI; amphora.
Diameter:
AE12 mm
Weight:
2,02 g
Grade:
gF/aVF
Attribution:
SNG Cop 226; Weber 5570; BMC 32; Lindgren I 412
Commentary:
dark green patina with sandy deposits, good centering
History:
The reverence of the sun as a god was imported from the east and first only Rhodes celebrated the cult of Helios, which gradually spread over Asia Minor and mainland Greece.
Article Number:
026-01-03-41652