Thessaly, Pelinna; head of Mantho/horseman
Description:
Thessaly, Pelinna, 4th - 3rd century BC. Veiled head of Mantho right / ΠEΛINNAIΩN; Horseman with couched lance galloping to right.
Diameter:
AE20 mm
Weight:
6,7 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
BCD Thessaly 534.1; Rogers 432
Commentary:
grass green patina, well centered
History:
Mantho was a daughter of Teiresias, famous blind prophet of Thebes, turned into woman by Hera.
Article Number:
003-01-01-41652