Seleukis and Pieria, Apameia Æ20. Autonomous issue, dated year 276 = 37/36 BC. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet / [AΠAMEΩN] THΣ IEPAΣ KAI AYTONOMOY, Nike advancing left, holding untied wreath and palm; GOΣ (date) downwards in inner left field. RPC I, 4338. 8.67g, 20mm, 12h.
Very Fine. Desert patina. Scarce.
Gifted autonomy by Antony and shown with pride in the reverse legend of this type, Apameia had this privilege revoked by Octavian as can be seen by the change in legend evidenced on the following lot.