Thessalian League; head of Apollo/Athena Itonia
Description:
Thessaly, Thessalian League, 196 - 146 BC. Thrasylos, magistrate. Laureate head of Apollo right / ΘEΣΣA-ΛΩN; Athena Itonia striding right, hurling spear held in her right hand, shield on her left arm, owl standing on spear, ΘPA left.
Diameter:
AE20 mm
Weight:
7,6 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
Rogers 20; see also Nomos 4, 1385.1
Commentary:
olive-brown patina, attractive style, well centered with sharp details
History:
Itonia was a pan-Thessalian festival celebrated in the month Itonios in all the cities of Thessaly.
Article Number:
025-02-03-41652