CARIA, Alabanda. Imperial times, 1st-2nd centuries. Assarion (Bronze, 15mm, 2.69 g 12). ΑΛΑΒΑΝΔΕΩΝ Eagle, with spread wings, standing right, head turned back to left. Rev. Laurel branch, bound with a fillet. BMC 24. Dark green patina with earthen highlights as found. Very fine.
From the collection of a Man of the Cloth, now giving up the pursuit; acquired in the 1990s.