LYDIA. Apollonis. Pseudo-autonomous issue, 1st century. Hemiassarion (Bronze, 18 mm, 4.43 g, 12 h). ΘΕΩΝ CΥΝΚΛΗΤOΝ Draped bust of the Senate to right; c/m: bee within circular indent. Rev. ΑΠΟΛΛΩ-ΝΙΔΕΩΝ Dionysos standing to left, holding kantharos in his right hand and thyrsos with his left. GRPC Lydia, 23. RPC II 954. SNG Munich 36. For countermark: Howgego 364. Lovely green patina with earthen highlights. Very fine.
From the Vineyard Collection, acquired from Athena Münzhandlung in June 1999.