Danubian Celts; imitative of Philip V or Perseus
Description:
Danubian Celts, Serdi Region, Moesia, 168 - 31 BC. Imitative of a Macedonian Kingdom (Philip V or Perseus) type. Reed-wreathed head of the river god Strymon right / Trident; blundered illiterate inscription.
Diameter:
AE21 mm
Weight:
10 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
SNG Cop 1299
Commentary:
scarce; dark patina, some greenish deposits
History:
Serdi tribe gave ist name to Serdica, city founded by Romans and now a capital of modern Bulgaria.
Article Number:
011-09-03-41652