CILICIA, Mallus. Diadumenian. As Caesar, AD 217-218. Æ (37mm, 18.30 g, 6h). Dated CY 284 (AD 217).

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Roman Provincial, Bronze

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CILICIA, Mallus. Diadumenian. As Caesar, AD 217-218. Æ (37mm, 18.30 g, 6h). Dated CY 284 (AD 217). Bareheaded, draped bust right / Amphilochos standing left, holding branch and parazonium(?); boar at his feet left.. SNG BN 1927 (same dies); SNG Levante –. Brown tone over lightly porous surfaces, reverse scrape. Fine. Rare.

Ex VAuctions 333 (13 November 2018), lot 338.

Amphilochos, a mythical king of Argos, was one of Helen of Troy’s early suitors. After her abduction, he fought in the Trojan War and gained the reputation of a seer. He was credited with founding several oracles, including one which grew into city of Mallos.

Closing Date and Time: 7 April 2021 at 11:33:40 ET.

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