Thrace, Mesembria; head of Athena/shield of Amazons
Description:
Thrace, Mesembria, 4th century BC. Helmeted head of Athena right / M outside, E-Σ-A within Amazons crescent shaped shield with holding straps.
Diameter:
AE13 mm
Weight:
1,92 g
Grade:
VF/aVF
Attribution:
SNG BM IX 277; Klein 96
Commentary:
rare; brown-green surfaces on obverse, green patina on reverse, some brown spots
History:
Mesembria was the only Doric colony along the Black Sea coast (the rest mostly being Ionians).
Article Number:
010-09-08-41652