Troas, Antandros; Apollo/lion
Description:
Troas, Antandros, 4th - 3rd century BC. Laureate head of Apollo right / ANTAN; roaring lion's head right, grapes below.
Diameter:
AE20 mm
Weight:
13,02 g
Grade:
gF/gF
Attribution:
BMC Troas pg. 33, 3
Commentary:
heavy, thick flan, dark patina with some light brown deposits, some roughness on reverse
History:
Antandros had some strategic importans resulting from vast sources of timber and pitch from nearby Mount Ida, making the city a perfect place for builting a fleet.
Article Number:
047-03-03-41652