Mysia, Adramytteion; head of Zeus/forepart of Pegasos
Description:
Mysia, Adramytteion, 4th century BC. Laureate head of Zeus right, club above / Forepart of Pegasos right, grain-ear below.
Diameter:
AE16 mm
Weight:
3,9 g
Grade:
VF/aVF
Attribution:
cf. SNG France 1109 (Iolla)
Commentary:
rare; black patina, good details
History:
After the Revolt of the Satraps (372 - 362 BC), Orontes received much of the Ionian coast and minted his own coins in Adramytteion.
Article Number:
011-05-05-41652