Ionia, Kolophon; head of Apollo/forepart of horse
Description:
Ionia, Kolophon, 330 - 280 BC. Konion magistrate. Laureate head of Apollo right / KOΛ, KONNIΩN; forepart of horse right.
Diameter:
AE13 mm
Weight:
1,94 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
BMC Ionia p. 38, 22; S 4353 var. (magistrate)
Commentary:
dark olive patina with some breaks, sharp details, good centering
History:
Pliny wrote that the inhabitants of Kolophon used squadrons of trained dogs against their enemies, finding them more reliable and cheaper than mercenaries.
Article Number:
037-08-08-41652