Frentani, Larinum; AE Quadrans; Zeus/eagle
Description:
Frentani, Larinum. AE Quadrans, 210 - 175 BC. Laureate head of Zeus right / V LADINOD; eagle standing right on thunderbolt, four pellets below.
Diameter:
AE20 mm
Weight:
6,64 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
SNG ANS 135; SNG France 319; SNG Morcom 65; HN Italy 626
Commentary:
rare; green patina
History:
Frentani were defeated by Romans in 319 BC, sued for a treaty of alliance in 304 BC and stayed loyal to Rome hence after.
Article Number:
031-01-08-44365