Smyrna, Ionia, AE22 semi-autonomous issue, AD 84. Magistrates Myrtos and Regeinos. 6.85 g.

ANQY FRONTEINW ZMYR, turreted and draped bust of Kybele right. (legend break FRO-).
EPI MYRTOY CTRA RHGEINOC (anti-clockwise from top left), the Amazon Smyrna, turreted, standing left, holding spear and bipennis.

Klose Group IV 10; Berlin 1878812-1878813; Hunter 100; Weber 6143; RPC II 1013.

With permission of Gitbud & Naumann Auction 34, Lot 641, Aug. 2015.