Description: Macedonia, Amphipolis, 148 - 32/1 BC. AMΦIΠOΛITΩN; bearded head of Herakles right, lion skin tied around neck / Athena Nikephoros standing left with shield and spear.

Diameter: AE17 mm

Weight: 5,22 g

Grade: aVF/F

Attribution: AMNG 54; SNG ANS 144; BMC 63

Commentary: dark green patina, some deposits

History: The city's name ("around the city") probably comes from the topography with the river Strymon nearly surrounding the city.

Article Number: 037-07-09-41652