Thrace, Kardia; head of Persephone/lion with spear
Description:
Thrace, Kardia, 350 - 309 BC. Wreathed head of Persephone left / ΚΑΡΔΙΑ; lion crouching left, broken spear in jaws, grain ear in exergue.
Diameter:
AE19 mm
Weight:
6,58 g
Grade:
gF/gF
Attribution:
SNG Cop 862; BMC 1
Commentary:
dark brown patina, well centered, some roughness
History:
In 309 BC Lysimachos set out to found his own capital, destroyed Kardia and transferred its population to his new foundation of Lysimacheia.
Article Number:
026-10-08-41652