CARIA. Antiochia ad Maeandrum. Gallienus, 253-268. Hexassarion (Bronze, 42 mm, 26.53 g, 6 h). AY•K•Π•ΓAΛΛIHNOC Radiate, helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust of Gallienus to left, holding spear and shield. Rev. ANTIOXЄΩN Bridge of six arches spanning the Maeander, with monumental gateway to right and river-god Maeander reclining left on bridge, holding reed. SNG Copenhagen -. SNG von Aulock 8059. Struck on an exceptionally broad flan. Some deposits and with two edge splits, otherwise, very fine.
The monumental bridge shown on the reverse of this coin is probably the bridge mentioned, en passant, by Strabo, before he goes on to praise the famous dried figs of the Carian Antiochia (Strabo XIII 4,15).
Price realized | 130 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |