Lot 2038

Sale 49 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Phrygia, Apameia, (after 133 B.C.), AE 23, obv. helmeted bust of Athena to right, rev. eagle alighting upon meander pattern between caps of the dioscuri, APAMEWN traces above, below ABTIFWN over MENEKLEOVS, (BMC 46, SNG Cop.164, cf.S.5120). Nearly extremely fine with attractive dark patina.