Crete, Knossos; Zeus/labyrinth
Description:
Crete, Knossos. 2nd - 1st century BC. Laureate head of Zeus right / KNΩΣIΩN; labyrinth.
Diameter:
AE23 mm
Weight:
9,3 g
Grade:
aG/aG
Attribution:
Svoronos 115
Commentary:
rare; dark grey olive patina, some roughness
History:
The etymology of the word "labyrinth" is unclear but it most probably derives from Minoan word for cavernous mountain.
Article Number:
033-06-01-44388