PHRYGIA. Apameia. Circa 88-40 B.C. Æ. 5.89 gm. 16 mm. Philokrates magistrate, son of Aristeon. Turreted head of Tyche right / Marsyas advancing right [on maeander pattern], playing double flute; ΑΠΑΜΕΩ[Ν] ΦΙΛΟΚΡ[ΑΤ] ΑΡΙΣΤ[EO]. HGC 7, 674. SNG Ashmolean -. Near Extremely Fine; glossy black patina with pale green earthen highlights; beautiful style, perfectly centered; a little gem.

Marsyas was the satyr who challenged Apollo to a flute-playing contest. Apollo won, then tied Marsyas to a tree and flayed him alive for his presumption.