Description: Illyria, Dyrrhachium, AR Drachm, ca. 200-45 BC. Philotas and Zopuros, magistrates. Cow standing right suckling calf, head of Helios and ΦIΛΩTAΣ above; owl before / Double stellate pattern within linear borders; ΔYP- ZΩ-ΠY-POY around.

Diameter: AR20 mm

Weight: 3,36 g

Grade: aVF/VF

Attribution: SNG Copenhagen 469; HGC 3.1, 40

Commentary: rare; natural silver patina with malachite deposits

History: The city was founded in 7th century BC as Epidamnos (after a legendary Illyrian king) - the latter Dyrrhachion was renamed in 3rd century BC after the grandchild of Epidamnos.

Article Number: 063-03-01-45597