PHOENICIA. Marathos. 175/4-170/69 BC. AE (Bronze, 20 mm, 6.03 g, 12 h), CY 86 = 174/3. Laureate and draped bust of Ptolemy VI (?) as Hermes to right, with kerykeion over his left shoulder. Rev. 𐤌𐤓𐡕 ('Amrit' in Phoenician) Marathos advancing left, holding aphlaston in his right hand; to inner left and right, 𐤌 ('m' in Phoenician); to outer left, 𐡔𐡕 NNNNIIIIII ('year 86' in Phoenician). DCA 832. HGC 10, 194. Somewhat smoothed, otherwise, good very fine.
Price realized | 160 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |