Lucania, Thourioi; head of Apollo/horse
Description:
Lucania, Thourioi, 280 - 213 BC. Laureate head of Apollo left / ΘOY; horse prancing right, AΣ monogram below.
Diameter:
AE13 mm
Weight:
2,36 g
Grade:
VF/gVF
Attribution:
HN Italy 1928; SNG ANS 1201
Commentary:
bronze surfaces with some green mineral deposits, well centered, great details
History:
Thourioi was an exception among Greek colonies in that it was a Pan-Hellenic foundation, initiated by Athens, but nevertheless consisting of 10 "tribes" of colonists from all over Greece.
Article Number:
037-09-01-41652