Mysia, Pitane; head of Zeus Ammon/pentagram
Description:
Mysia, Pitane, 4th century BC. Head of Zeus Ammon right / ΠITAN around in angles of pentagram.
Diameter:
AE12 mm
Weight:
1,5 g
Grade:
aVF/gF
Attribution:
SNG France 2350 ff
Commentary:
bronze surfaces, some pitting, reverse slightly off-center
History:
Pentagram was a potent symbol with various meanings: fivefold division of human body, five constituent elements of man (fire, water, air, earth, psyche) and many others.
Article Number:
037-04-09-41652