Cilicia, Mallos, AE Circa 2nd-1st Centuries BC, Statue Megarsis / Eagle – RR

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Description

Greek, Cilicia, Mallos, AE (bronze, 4.87g, 16.8mm), Circa 2ND-1ST Centuries BC
Obv: Facing statue of Athena Megarsis within wreath
Rev: MAΛΛΩTΩN. Eagle flying right; monogram to upper left
Ref: SNG Levante 1264; Lindgren I 1542 Rarity/Choice: Scarce, aVF (clipped edge on the obverse otherwise, appealing reverse)
Note: Cilicia was an ancient region located on the southeastern coast of Anatolia (modern-day Turkey), bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Mallos (also spelled Mallus) was one of the prominent cities within Cilicia. Athena Megarsis was a specific cult form of the Greek goddess Athena, venerated in various regions. The statue of Athena within a wreath suggests a cultic or religious significance.  The eagle was a common symbol in ancient coinage, often representing power, sovereignty, and sometimes divine favor.