Macedonia, Orthagoreia; head of Apollo/helmet
Description:
Macedonia, Orthagoreia, ca 350 BC. Laureate head of Apollo right / OΡΘAΓO–ΡEΩN; Macedonian helmet, surmounted by star.
Diameter:
AE13 mm
Weight:
2,24 g
Grade:
gF/gF
Attribution:
BMC 89, 6. SNG ANS 566
Commentary:
rare; dark patina with mottled green-blue areas
History:
Pliny stated that Orthagoreia was the earlier name for Maroneia; excavation confirmed that the Maroneians moved to this site during Hellenistic times and prior to that they occupied the site closer to Abdera long considered to be Stryme.
Article Number:
009-03-01-41652