LYDIA. Tripolis. Pseudo-autonomous issue, 3rd century. Assarion (Bronze, 21 mm, 5.10 g, 6 h). ΙΕΡΑ ΒΟΥΛΗ Draped bust of Boule to right, hair rolled into bun at back of head. Rev. ΤΡΙΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ Dionysos standing to left, holding kantharos in his right hand and thyrsos in his left. GRPC Lydia, 32. SNG Copenhagen 730. Green patina with sandy highlights. Very fine.
From the Vineyard Collection, acquired from Fred Shore in NY, in December 1998.