Description: Akarnania, Federal Coinage, 300 - 167 BC. Helmeted head of Athena left / Head of a man-headed bull (Achelous) left, trident above.

Diameter: AE20 mm

Weight: 5,42 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: SNG Cop 423-424

Commentary: well centered, mottled patina

History: Achelous was the chief of all river deities in Greece and was often depicted as a bearded man in his prime, with a horned head and a serpent-like body.

Article Number: 005-02-07-41652