Ionia, Teos; griffin/kantharos
Description:
Ionia, Teos, 370 - 330 BC. Polythrous, magistrate. Griffin seated right, forepaw raised / THIΩN; grape bunch over kantharos, ΠOΛYΘPOYΣ around below.
Diameter:
AE18 mm
Weight:
4,58 g
Grade:
F/gF
Attribution:
Kinns 52; SNG Cop 1455
Commentary:
black patina, sand deposits, reverse slightly off-center
History:
After the Persian conquer in 6th century BC, the Teans founded new colonies: Abdera and Phanagoria.
Article Number:
041-08-04-41652