Mysia, Eleutheria; head of Athena/lion
Description:
Mysia, Eleutheria, 4th century BC. Three-quarter facing head of Athena, wearing helmet and necklace / EΛEYT; lion walking right, head turned left.
Diameter:
AE10 mm
Weight:
1,04 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
Imhoof-Blumer KM pg. 19, 1
Commentary:
rare; dark grey patina, some pitting, sharp details, well centered, clear ethnic
History:
The town of Eleutheria is only known from a short passage in the 6th century geographical works of Stephanus Byzantinus, and this small coin.
Article Number:
037-02-02-41652