Ancient Coins: GREEK and GREEK IMPERIAL BRONZE: Sardinia, Uselis(?), M. Atius Balbus, praetor
AE 23, 2.66g. c.38-36 B.C. M [ATIVS] BA[LBV]S PR. Bare head of the praetor M. Atius Balbus to left. Rev. SARD[VS] [PA]TER. Feather-crowned head of Sardus Pater to right; spear behind. RPC 625. SNG COP 1112. Grant 1969. Reddish-brown patina.
Sardus Pater is the eponymous god of the island and was influced by the Phoenician god Baal. His temple has been discovered in Antas in Southern Sardinia.
Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: NAC, Zurich, Auction L, 2001, lot 1522.
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