Boeotia, Thebes; shield/trident
Description:
Boeotia, Thebes, ca. 300 - 250 BC. Boiotian shield / BOIΩTΩN; ornamented trident upward, dolphin above star right.
Diameter:
AE12 mm
Weight:
2,04 g
Grade:
aVF/gF
Attribution:
Head, Boeotia p. 90; BCD Boiotia 80
Commentary:
rare; green patina, deposits on reverse
History:
In 335 BC Thebes revolted and was destroyed by Alexander III, only to be restored by Kassander 20 years later.
Article Number:
063-08-04-44408