Macedonia, under Roman rule, Gaius Publilius
Description:
Macedonia, under Roman rule, Gaius Publilius, Quaestor, ca 168-167 BC. Helmeted head of Athena right / ΓΑΙΟΥ ΤΑΜΙΟΥ; cow grazing right, monogram below, monogram (N) in upper right field.
Diameter:
AE17 mm
Weight:
4,94 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
SNG Cop 1323 (monogram)
Commentary:
rare; black patina with some breaks, well centered, good details
History:
After the defeat of last Macedonian king, Perseus, the country was divided in 4 administrative territories, with two common Roman questors: Gaius Publilius and Lucius Fulcinnius, who were also responsible for minting the coinage.
Article Number:
038-03-03-41652