Macedonia, Thessalonica; head of Janus/ two centaurs
Description:
Macedonia, Thessalonica, after 88 BC. Laureate head of Janus / ΩEΣΣAΛO-NIKHΣ; two centaurs prancing back to back, each holding a branch.
Diameter:
AE20 mm
Weight:
7,68 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
Lindgren 1167 var.
Commentary:
flat strike, good patina; scarce
History:
The city of Thessalonica was founded by Kassander in 315 BC.
Article Number:
002-06-05-41652