Macedonia, Thessalonica; head of Janus/centaurs
Description:
Macedonia, Thessalonica, 181-37 BC. Head of Janus / ΘEΣΣAΛONIKH; two centaurs back to back, each holding branch.
Diameter:
AE19 mm
Weight:
3.68 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
SNG Cop. 370-1
Commentary:
light green patina with some minor breaks, reverse off centre
History:
The name of city of Genua (Ianua in Medieval Latin) may be derived from Janus.
Article Number:
020-01-07-44287