AE10 Phaseus-Lycia. Galley prow stern(approx. 250–167 BC).

• Region: Lycia

• City-State: Phaselis (modern-day Tekirova, Turkey)

• Period: Greek / Hellenistic

• Approx. Date: c. 250–167 BC

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES

• Denomination: AE10 (Bronze Unit)

• Weight: 1.15 g

• Diameter: 10 mm

• Axis: Variable (Hammered)

• Metal: Bronze (AE)

DESCRIPTION

• Obverse: Prow of a galley (warship) facing right. The prow often terminates in the stylized form of a boar's head, featuring a prominent eye and "fighting platform."

• Reverse: Stern of a galley (the curved rear of the ship) facing right (occasionally left).

• Legend: Greek inscription ΦΑΣ or ΦΑΣΗ (abbreviation for PHASELITON).

CATALOG REFERENCES

• Primary: Heipp-Tamer B26

• Secondary: SNG Copenhagen 123; BMC Lycia 10