Thessaly, Gomphi-Philippopolis; head of nymph/Zeus
Description:
Thessaly, Gomphi - Philippopolis, early 3rd century BC. Head of nymph facing 3/4 left, her hair bound with a diadem and wearing a pearl necklace / ΓΟΜΦΕ-ΩΝ; Zeus Palamnaios seated left on throne, holding thunderbolt in his right hand and long sceptre in his left.
Diameter:
AE22 mm
Weight:
7,66 g
Grade:
aVF/VF
Attribution:
McClean 4570, pl. 171, 24. See also Nomos 4, 1044
Commentary:
rare city; dark glossy patina, well centered
History:
This coin is clearly infuenced by the issues of nearby Larissa (obverse) and the coinage of Alexander the Great (reverse).
Article Number:
006-05-04-41652