Ionia, Klazomenai; head of Athena/ram
Description:
Ionia, Klazomenai, 4th century BC. Facing head of Athena wearing triple-crested helmet / Ram walking right; ...KKAΛOΣ (magistrate).
Diameter:
AE12 mm
Weight:
1,54 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
SNG Cop 77-84 var. (magistrate); BMC 25. 65-72 var. (magistrate)
Commentary:
bronze patina, minor pitting, sharp details, well centered
History:
The city was originally located on the mainland, but probably during the early fifth-century it was moved to an island just off the coast, which Alexander the Great eventually connected to the mainland with a causeway.
Article Number:
037-09-08-41652