Macedonia, Skione; head of Aphrodite/dove
Description:
Macedonia, Skione, 400 - 350 BC. Head of Aphrodite right / ΣKIΩ; dove standing right.
Diameter:
AE13 mm
Weight:
1,68 g
Grade:
gF/gF
Attribution:
SNG Cop 322
Commentary:
grey-olive patina, well centered, some deposits
History:
In 423 BC, just after the truce between Sparta and Athens, Skione revolted against Athens, encouraged by Sparta with a promise of support; the Athenians captured the city, put the adult males to death, enslaved the women and children, and gave the land to Plataea.
Article Number:
035-05-04-41652