Lydia. Saitta. c. 2nd-3rd century AD
Lydia. Saitta. c. 2nd-3rd century AD
AE 21, 4.26g (21mm, 12h). Draped bust of Serapis r. wearing modius, shoulders draped; border of dots. CAITTHN ΩN Tyche standing with head l. wearing kalathos and holding rudder and cornucopia; border of dots
Pedigree: Ex Pecunem 8, München 2013, lot 222
References: BMC 33. Lindgen Coll. III 506; SNRIS 3. SNG Cop -. Grose -
Grade: Slightly o/c on the obverse. Nicely struck with slight overall wear. A few small green speckles on the reverse. aEF (gk1398)
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This ancient Greek city is located in modern Turkey. The modern name is Sidas Kale and it is situated on the Ilgi-Chai river. The city is so unknown that the coins are really the only acknowledgement of this city. The city’s coins reflect many gods from Aphrodite, Kybele, Herakles, Apollo, Athena and of course Serapis. This coin was struck in the 2nd-3rd century AD during the Roman period.