Macedonia, Pella; bust of Athena/Nike in biga
Description:
Macedonia, Pella, 187 - 168/7 BC. Helmeted and draped bust of Athena right / ΠΕΛΛΗΣ; Nike driving biga right, star above, grain ear below.
Diameter:
AE20 mm
Weight:
8,9 g
Grade:
gF/aVF
Attribution:
Moushmov 6435; SNG Cop 256
Commentary:
dark patina, well centered
History:
Pella was famous for its pebble-mosaics which rivals in their beauty and craftsmanship any Byzantine mosaic.
Article Number:
012-04-06-41652