Description: Macedonia, Orthagoreia, ca. 350 BC. Laureate head of Apollo right / OPΘAΓ-OPEΩN; facing Macedonian helmet, star above.

Diameter: AE13 mm

Weight: 1,94 g

Grade: gF/VF

Attribution: SNG ANS 566

Commentary: rare; dark patina with contrasting deposits, well centered with sharp reverse

History: Pliny stated that Orthagoreia was the earlier name for Maroneia; excavation confirmed that the Maroneians moved to this site during Hellenistic times and prior to that they occupied the site closer to Abdera long considered to be Stryme.

Article Number: 043-09-03-41652