LYDIA. Sardis. Pseudo-autonomous issue. Assarion (Bronze, 16 mm, 2.52 g, 6 h), time of Caracalla, circa 212-217. ZЄVC ΛYΔIOC Laureate and draped bust of Zeus Lydios to right. Rev. CΑPΔIANΩN Herakles standing front, head to left, resting his right hand on club and holding lion's skin draped over his left arm. BMC 86. Johnston 262. Slightly rough and with some deposits on the reverse, otherwise, about extremely fine.

From an American collection and that of Prof. Clive Foss, formed from the 1950s through 1980s (with collector's ticket).