Description: Mysia, Pergamon, 310 - 282 BC. Helmeted head of Athena right / Two stars, each with six rays and a central pellet, Θ above, ΠΕΡΓ below.

Diameter: AE10 mm

Weight: 0,7 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: BMC Mysia 24; SNG France 1587; SNG Cop 325; SGCV II 3959

Commentary: dark grey patina with some minor breaks, sharp details

History: After the death of Alexander the Great (323 BC), Lysimachos, one of Alexander's generals, chose Pergamon as the depository for his vast wealth, placing here 9,000 talents of gold under the guardianship of his lieutenant, Philetairos (283-263 BC).

Article Number: 043-01-07-41652