Thessalian League; head of Athena/horse grazing
Description:
Thessaly, Thessalian League, 1st century BC. Eubiotos and Philoxenos, magistrates. Helmeted head of Athena right; EYBIO-[TOY] / ΘEΣΣAΛΩN; horse right, saddled, grazing, ΦIΛOΞENI.
Diameter:
AE16 mm
Weight:
4,72 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
Burrer p. 62; Rogers 57, fig. 10, corr. (spelling of names)
Commentary:
scarcer issue of Thessalian League; dark olive patina, good details with clear legends, well centered
History:
Thessalian League was an ally of Rome against Macedonian kings Philip V and Perseus.
Article Number:
039-06-07-41652