Description: Thrace, Ainos. AR Diobol, ca. 435 - 405 BC. Head of Hermes right, wearing petasos / AIN; goat walking right, kerykeion in front.

Diameter: AR12 mm

Weight: 1,22 g

Grade: EF/VF

Attribution: May 103-7; HGC 3.2, 127

Commentary: exceptional specimen, great natural patina with faint reddish contrasting deposits, good metal, fine style with full design, great portrait of Hermes

History: During the Peloponnesian War Ainos was a subject ally of Athens and sent forces to the desastrous Sicilian Expedition in 415 BC.

Article Number: 004-01-01-45489