PHRYGIA, Metropolis. Mid third century AD. Æ (20mm, 3.38 g, 6h). Good Fine.

Electronic Auction 591
Lot: 349.
Closing Date: Jul 16 2025 10:00 ET

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Estimate: $ 100

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PHRYGIA, Metropolis. Mid third century AD. Æ (20mm, 3.38 g, 6h). Helmeted and draped bust of Akamas right / Asclepius standing facing, head left, leaning on serpent-entwined staff. RPC VIII Online 77085. Earthen green patina, slight roughness. Good Fine. Extremely rare, only two recorded in RPC.

From the Kelly Ramage Collection.

Akamas, son of Theseus and hero of the Trojan war, founded several cities in Phrygia, among them were: Dorylaeum, Synada, and Metropolis.

Closing Date and Time: 16 July 2025 at 11:56:00 ET.

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