Description: Macedonia, Akanthos, late 3rd century BC. Head of Athena left wearing crested helmet / A- K-A-N in four quarters of a spoked wheel.

Diameter: AE15 mm

Weight: 3,76 g

Grade: gF/gF

Attribution: BMC p. 36, 42; SNG ANS 56

Commentary: rare; grey and brown patina

History: Akanthos refused twice the offer to participate in Chalkidian League and, under the threat of war, called for Sparta's aid; the Spartans and Acanthians captured and destroyed Olynthos in 382 BC.

Article Number: 056-04-02-41652