Macedonia, Pella; head of Pan/Athena
Description:
Macedonia, Pella, 187 - 168/7 BC. Head of Pan right / ΠΕΛ-ΛΗΣ; Athena Alkidamos advancing right, brandishing spear and shield; monograms flanking.
Diameter:
AE18 mm
Weight:
6,64 g
Grade:
aVF/VF
Attribution:
SNG ANS: 577, SNG Cop 258 var. (monogram)
Commentary:
green patina with light contrasting deposits, reverse slightly off-center
History:
Pella was apparently the place of the cult of Pan, even the statue of Alexander the Great as Pan was found during the excavations.
Article Number:
006-07-07-41652