Description: Thrace, Mesembria, 4th century BC. Thracian imitative issue. Crested Corinthian helmet facing / M-E-T-A within radiate wheel of four spokes.

Diameter: AE16 mm

Weight: 2,92 g

Grade: aVF/VF

Attribution: cf. SNG Cop 654-5

Commentary: mottled green and bronze surfaces, minor roughness, perfect centering

History: The original Thracian city was called "Menebria”, the town of Mena, who was also its founder, with "bria" meaning "city" in Thracian.

Article Number: 043-04-09-41652