★ “Extremely Rare” ★

LYDIA. Bagis. Caracalla, 198-211 AD. AE. Magistrate, Gaios.
Obv: AV K M AVP ANTΩNEINOC.
Laureate and cuirassed bust of Caracalla, r.
Rev: EΠI ΓAIOY AΡX BAΓHNΩN.
Nude Aphrodite standing front, head to right, raising her right hand to her head and holding apple in her left. Three infant, winged love-gods (Erotes) accompany the goddess, fluttering around her on light wings.
Unpublished. It is also noteworthy that this very impressive and unique scene comes from the coins of Bagis, a little city in Lydia.
Described by Pactolus Numismatic Academy (PNA).
Condition: Very Fine. Holed.
Weight: 12.85 g.
Diameter: 28.80 mm.