Aetolian League; head of Athena/Herakles
Description:
Aetolia, Aetolian League, 279 - 168 BC. Helmeted head of Athena right / ΑΙΤΩΛΩΝ; Herakles standing facing, leaning on club in right hand, with lion's skin draped over left arm, monograms between club and Herakles.
Diameter:
AE20 mm
Weight:
4,28 g
Grade:
gF/gF
Attribution:
SNG Cop 35; BMC Thessaly p. 99, 64; SGCV I 2323
Commentary:
olive-green patina, well centered
History:
The Aetolian League was the first Greek ally of the Roman Republic, siding with the Romans during the First Macedonian War (215-205 BC).
Article Number:
051-01-02-41652