Description: Attica, Athens, 99-98 BC. Head of Athena Parthenos wearing Corinthian helmet / AΘE; Zeus striding right brandishing thunderbolt, pilei of the Dioscuri surmounted by stars below.

Diameter: AE22 mm

Weight: 6,68 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: Kroll 94; Svoronos 35; BMC 550

Commentary: green and brownish patina with some bronze highlights

History: Following the disastrous sack of thecity by Sulla in 86 BC, Athens continued to end up on the losing side of Rome’s wars supporting subsequently Pompey, Brutus and Mark Antony.

Article Number: 021-02-08-44365