Troas, Sigeion; Athena/owl
Description:
Troas, Sigeion, ca. 355 - 334 BC. Head of Athena facing slightly to right, wearing triple-crested helmet / ΣΙΓΕ; owl standing to right, head facing, crescent left.
Diameter:
AE19 mm
Weight:
5,92 g
Grade:
gF/aVF
Attribution:
SNG Cop. 496-7; SNG von Aulock 7637
Commentary:
grey brownish patina, good details
History:
The name of Sigeion is derived from Ancient Greek and means "silent place" - it stood in sharp contrast to fierce storms for which the region was known.
Article Number:
005-06-05-45017