Bust of Hermes Right & Hero Marathos Standing – Duyrat 2002 Série 7, New Era Date.

 

Frédérique Duyrat described this type as follows “Hermès à droite caducée sur l’épaule, héros Marathos debout tenant un aplustre” (1).

Having checked the various reference books, websites and museum collections, i was unable to find any additional coins with matching date. This new find now extends our knowledge of the series by a further three years from Aradian year 92 to 95 (165-164 B.C) (2). Although the patina is somewhat faded in places, the well centered strike and clear details allowed for a quick identification.

(1) Roughly translated Hermes right with caduceus over or on shoulder / Hero Marathos standing & holding aplustre.

(2) Earliest known sample of this series, minted Aradian year 61 (199-198 B.C).

 

For the coins attribution please follow link below.

MR-No.HMAC 95/BT12-B (TC)

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By Coins Of The Southern Levant Posted in Marathos

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