RPC IV.2, 1787 (temporary)

Province Asia
Subprovince Conventus of Pergamum
City Mytilene 
Region Lesbus
Reign Uncertain
Obverse inscription ΝΑΥϹΙΚΑΑΝ ΗΡΩΙΔΑ
Obverse design draped bust of Nausikaa, right
Reverse inscription ΕΠΙ ϹΤΡΑ ΙΕΡοΙΤΑ ΜΥΤΙΛ(Η)
Reverse design Sappho seated, right, playing lyre

Coin no. 5 of RPC IV.2, 1787 (temporary)

 

Museum Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge (UK)
Inventory no.
Reference SNG 4385 = Leake 6397, Insular Greece, p. 27.9, ex Waddington, reverse with additional legend variation, ƐΠΙ СΤΡΑ С (or Ɛ?) ..., authenticity doubtful: cast?
Diameter 22
Weight 5.23
Axis 6
Note
Feedback Type