Pergamene Kingdom, Philetairos; Athena/leaf
Description:
Kings of Pergamon, Philetairos (282 - 263 BC).Helmeted head of Athena right / ΦIΛE-TAIPOY; ivy leaf.
Diameter:
AE13 mm
Weight:
1,52 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
SNG BnF 1676-7 and 1679-81
Commentary:
dark olive grey patina, minor patina breaks
History:
Philetairos, an eunoch, was the founder of the Attalid dynasty which ruled the city of Pergamon for the next century and a half.
Article Number:
010-02-04-44149