Description: Thessaly, Skotussa, 3rd century BC. Head of Athena right, wearing close-fitting helmet adorned with crest and plume / Bridled horse prancing right.

Diameter: AE19 mm

Weight: 5,14 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: Rogers 546 var; SNG Cop 257-258 var

Commentary: olive-grey patina, some brown patches

History: Polydamas of Skotussa was a famous pankriatist (wrestler) who won Olympic Games in 408 BC and allegedly killed a lion with his own hands.

Article Number: 056-03-02-41652