Pergamene Kingdom; head of Athena/snake
Description:
Pergamene Kingdom, 282 - 133 BC. Helmeted head of Athena right / ΦΙΛΕΤΑΙΡΟΥ; coiled snake right, M left.
Diameter:
AE16 mm
Weight:
3,14 g
Grade:
gF/aVF
Attribution:
SNG Cop 347
Commentary:
dark brown patina, good details on reverse
History:
The founder of the Attalid dynasty, Philetairos was an eunuch and therefor adopted his nephew as his successor.
Article Number:
014-07-04-41652