Macedonia, Roman Protectorate; head of Athena/cow
Description:
Macedonia, Roman Protectorate, Gaius Publilius - Quaestor (168 - 167 BC). Helmeted head of Athena right / ΓAIOY TAMIOY; cow grazing right, monogram of Bottiaia below, monogram to upper right.
Diameter:
AE19 mm
Weight:
7,4 g
Grade:
gF/gF
Attribution:
SNG Cop 1322; AMNG 209
Commentary:
attractive green patina, very "cheeky" Athena could indicate a Celtic imitative issue
History:
Bottiaea was a geographical region of ancient Macedonia and an administrative district of the Macedonian Kingdom.
Article Number:
011-10-06-41652