Lucania, Thourioi; AR Nomos; head of Athena/bull
Description:
Lucania, Thourioi, 443 - 400 BC. AR Nomos. Helmeted head of Athena right, helmet decorated with olive branch and berries / ΘOYPIΩN; bull butting right, in exergue: fish right.
Diameter:
AR19 mm
Weight:
7,46 g
Grade:
VF/aVF
Attribution:
HN Italy 1775; SNG ANS 923
Commentary:
tight flan, well centered
History:
Thourioi existed as a settlement probably into the Middle Ages and was abandoned around 6th century AD.
Article Number:
003-02-02-41652