Antigonos II Gonatas; head of Herakles/youth on horse
Description:
Macedonian Kingdom, Antigonos II Gonatas (277 - 239 BC). Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin headdress / Youth on prancing horse right, B A above, monograms below and in front, uncertain symbol between hind legs.
Diameter:
AE19 mm
Weight:
3,66 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
SNG Cop 1214 ff
Commentary:
grey-brown patina, some roughness, good detail, well centered
History:
The domain of Antigonos was invaded by Seleukos, Ptolemy, Lysimachos, Pyrrhos and the Gauls; he succeeded against all odds and kept his kingdom for nearly 50 years.
Article Number:
037-04-01-41652