SYRIA, Seleukis and Pieria. Apameia. 1st century BC. (Bronze, 21 mm, 9.15 g, 12 h), year 293 = 20-19 BC. Head of Dionysos to right, wearing ivy wreath. Rev. ΑΠΑΜΕΙΑ / ΤΗΣ ΙΕΡΑΣ / ΚΑΙ ΑΣΥΛΟΥ Thyrsos; ΓqΣ (date) to inner left; X-P across field below. DCA 416. HGC 9, 1425. RPC I 4351. Dark brown patina with light earthen highlights. Good very fine.

From the Vineyard Collection, ex Hirsch 199, 6 May 1998, 226.