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Cilicia, Tarsos Æ 21mm. Circa 2nd - 1st century BC. Turreted head of Tyche to right / Pyre of Sandan: Sandan atop back of horned lion-griffin standing to right between two omphaloi; all on a garlanded altar beneath a pyramidal baldacchino; TΑΡΣΕΩΝ to right, two monograms to left. SNG Levante 945-6; SNG BnF 1314 var. (second monogram). 7.07g, 21mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine. Rare.
From a private European collection.
Sandan was the Hittite lion god, represented in association with a horned lion, and often residing inside a pyre surmounted by an eagle. Sandan was often associated with the Greek god Herakles. In ceremonies, an image of the god was placed inside a pyre and was set on fire.
Good Very Fine. Rare.
From a private European collection.
Sandan was the Hittite lion god, represented in association with a horned lion, and often residing inside a pyre surmounted by an eagle. Sandan was often associated with the Greek god Herakles. In ceremonies, an image of the god was placed inside a pyre and was set on fire.