Cilicia, Korykos; aphlaston/winged caduceus
Description:
Cilicia, Korykos, 1st century BC. KΩΡΥKI; aphlaston / AVTONOM; winged caduceus.
Diameter:
AE18 mm
Weight:
3,3 g
Grade:
VF/gF
Attribution:
SNG France 1104; SNG Levante 804
Commentary:
rare; dark brown-grey (obverse) and bronze (reverse) patina
History:
Aphlaston was a bird shaped ship ornament used extensively in the ancient navy.
Article Number:
033-04-02-41652