RPC IV.2, 1787 (temporary)

Province Asia
Subprovince Conventus of Pergamum
City Mytilene 
Region Lesbus
Reign Uncertain
Obverse inscription ΝΑVϹΙΚΑΑΝ ΗΡΩΙΔΑ
Obverse design draped bust of Nausikaa, r.
Reverse inscription ƐΠΙ ϹΤΡΑ ΙƐΡοΙΤΑ ΜVΤΙΛ(Η)
Reverse design Sappho seated, r., 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