Thrace, Sestos: amphora/herm
Description:
Thrace, Sestos. Ca.300 BC. Σ-A; amphora / herm facing, stalk of grain left, kerykeion right.
Diameter:
AE11 mm
Weight:
1.94 g
Grade:
avF/aVF
Attribution:
BMC 6 var. (legend); Moushmov 5534 var.
Commentary:
rare; grey-green patina, good details
History:
Sestos is first mentioned in Homer's Iliad and was allied with Troy during the Trojan War.
Article Number:
043-03-03-44072