Troas, Sigeion; head of Athena/crescent, small owl
Description:
Troas, Sigeion, 330 - 300 BC. Helmeted head of Athena right / Σ-Ι-Γ-Ε; crescent, small owl within.
Diameter:
AE8 mm
Weight:
0,8 g
Grade:
aVF/VF
Attribution:
Rare variant, not in references; cf. M&M Auc. 17 (10/2005), lot 810
Commentary:
rare; green patina, some minor pitting, sharp 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:
019-01-04-41652