Description
Thessaly, Pelinna, 4th century BC. Thessalian cavalryman galloping to left / ΠEΛIN-NAEIΩN; Mantho standing right, holding open box.
Thessaly, Pelinna; horseman/Mantho
110,00 €
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE16 |
| Weight [g]: | 2,46 |
| Grade: | gF/VF |
| Attribution: | Rogers 430; SNG Cop 190 |
| Commentary: | scarce; brown patina, obverse slightly off-center, good details |
Historical Context
The ascendency of Pelinna in 4th century BC was doubtless due in no small part to the destruction of its powerful neighbor Pharkadon by Philip II in 352 BC.
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