Caria, Halikarnassos, AE Mid 4th-3rd Centuries BC, Apollo / Eagle – RR

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Description

Caria, Halikarnassos, AE (bronze, 1.29g, 10mm), Mid 4th-3rd Centuries BC
Obv: Laureate head of Apollo left
Rev: Eagle standing left, with wings spread
Ref: SNG Copenhagen 346-7 Rarity/Choice: Scarce, Good VF (dark green patina, some roughness on the reverse otherwise very attractive neat portrait)
Note: Caria, an ancient region in southwestern Anatolia, was home to the city of Halikarnassos and a significant center. The obverse of this coin features a depiction of Apollo, the Greek god of prophecy, music, and healing, likely representing the city’s reverence for this deity. On the reverse, an eagle, a common symbol of power and authority, is depicted, possibly signifying the city’s autonomy or its association with a local deity. This coin provides valuable insights into the religious and cultural practices of Halikarnassos during this period, reflecting its worship of Apollo and its aspirations for strength and sovereignty.