Mysia, Pergamon; head of Athena/trophy
Description:
Mysia, Pergamon, 2nd century BC. Head of Athena right / ΑΘΗΝΑΣ ΝΙKHΦΟΡΟΥ; trophy.
Diameter:
AE20 mm
Weight:
6,54 g
Grade:
gVF/gVF
Attribution:
SNG France 1875-9; SNG Cop 393-5
Commentary:
dark olive patina, sharp detail, minor roughness on reverse, attractive style
History:
A tropaion was erected either on the battlefield or in sanctuary as a thanksgiving for victory and a symbol for friend and foe.
Article Number:
021-04-03-41652