Thessaly, Skotussa; head of Athena/horse
Description:
Thessaly, Skotussa, 300 - 190 BC. Head of Athena right wearing close- fitting helmet adorned with a crest and plume / Bridled horse prancing right.
Diameter:
AE20 mm
Weight:
5,5 g
Grade:
aVF/gF
Attribution:
Rogers 546 var. SNG Cop 257-258 var.
Commentary:
well centered on elongated flan
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:
006-02-03-41652