Description: Macedonia, Skione, 400 - 350 BC. Head of Aphrodite right / ΣKIΩ; dove standing right.

Diameter: AE13 mm

Weight: 1,68 g

Grade: gF/gF

Attribution: SNG Cop 322

Commentary: grey-olive patina, well centered, some deposits

History: In 423 BC, just after the truce between Sparta and Athens, Skione revolted against Athens, encouraged by Sparta with a promise of support; the Athenians captured the city, put the adult males to death, enslaved the women and children, and gave the land to Plataea.

Article Number: 035-05-04-41652