Lydia, Sardes, AE Circa 2nd-1st Centuries BC, Apollo / Club

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Greek, Lydia, Sardes, AE (bronze, 3g, 14.5mm),Ā  Circa 2nd-1st Centuries BC
Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right
Rev:Ā  Ī£APĪ”IA / NĪ©N, Club, monogram above; all within oak wreath
Ref:Ā  SNG Copenagen 472 (var) Rarity/Choice: Common, Fine aVF
Note:Ā  Lydia, an ancient region in western Anatolia, was renowned for its rich cultural heritage and significant contributions to the development of civilization. This coin provides a wealth of information about Lydia’s cultural and religious identity. It reflects the city’s embrace of Greek religious beliefs and artistic expressions while also hinting at its own unique cultural heritage and historical context. The imagery of Apollo and the club offers a window into Lydia’s religious practices, artistic traditions, military power and perhaps even its political aspirations during the Hellenistic era.

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