Lydia, Blaundos, AE Circe 2nd Century BC, Apollo and Theogens, Magistrates, Zeus / Eagle

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Greek, Lydia, Blaundos, AE (bronze, 8.49g, 21.6mm), Circe 2nd Century BC, Apollo and Theogens, Magistrates
Obv:Ā  Laureate head of Zeus right
Rev:Ā  Traces of ĪœĪ›Ī‘Ī„ĪĪ”Ī•Ļ‰Ī / Ī‘Ī ĪŸĪ›Ī›Ī©Ī / Ī˜Ī•ĪŸĪ“Ī•Ī; Eagle standing left, head right; kerykeion to left, grain ear to right
Ref: Weber 6790 Rarity/Choice: Common, VF (verdigris, harshly cleaned especially reverse otherwise it exhibit immaculate portrait of Zeus)
Note: Lydia, an ancient region in western Anatolia (modern-day Turkey), was renowned for its rich cultural heritage and significant contributions to the development of civilization. Blaundos, located in Lydia, was an important city known for its religious sanctuaries and prosperous economy. This coin provides valuable insight into the religious and political life of Blaundos during the Hellenistic period.

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