Lydia, Philadelphia Æ Ca. 1st century BC. (No reserve price)

Lydia, Philadelphia. Ca. 1st century BC. Æ (Bronze, 18 mm, 5.68 g). Obv: Diademed head of Zeus right. Rev: ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΕΩΝ. Lyre; monogram above; all within wreath. Reference: SNG Copenhagen 350. Philadelphia in Lydia was an Attalid foundation named for Attalos II Philadelphos, whose epithet celebrated his loyalty to his brother Eumenes II. Situated on an important route between the Hermos and Maeander valleys, it became a centre of viticulture and the worship of Dionysus. Under Roman rule, the city recovered from the devastating earthquake of AD 17 and later numbered among the seven churches addressed in the Book of Revelation. DISCOVER OUR CURRENT SELECTION Visit and follow our seller profile to explore all items offered by Logos Numismatics & Antiquities across current auctions and stay informed of new listings. IMPORTANT INFORMATION I. All items are authentic and lawfully acquired through established European auction houses; provenance is documented in our records. II. Every order includes one consolidated, signed certificate of authenticity and lawful provenance, recording each item's full attribution. III. Combined shipping is available only for items won in the same auction and settled as one Catawiki order. IV. For shipments outside the European Union, import licences, taxes, and related fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Customs delays are beyond our control.

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