Mysia, Eleutheria; Athena/lion
Description:
Mysia, Eleutheria, 4th century BC. Facing head of Athena, wearing triple-crested helmet / ΕΛΕΥ; lion walking right, head reverted.
Diameter:
AE10 mm
Weight:
1,04 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
Imhoof-Blumer, KM pl. I, 15; Head p. 528
Commentary:
rare; sharp details, perfectly centered, dark brown patina
History:
The town of Eleutherion is only known from a short passage in the 6th century geographical works of Stephanus Byzantinus, and this small coin.
Article Number:
059-02-04-42384