Description
Aeolis, Temnos, 2nd – 1st century BC. Helmeted head of Athena right / Athena Promachos standing right, brandishing shield and spear, T-A across fields.
Aeolis, Temnos; Athena/Athena standing
50,00 €
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE13 |
| Weight [g]: | 1,92 |
| Grade: | gF/aVF |
| Attribution: | SNG von Aulock 1675 |
| Commentary: | dark patina, some roughness, good details |
Historical Context
Athena Promachos ("fighting Athena") was a gigantic (30 feet) statue of Athena, which stood for nearly 1000 years on the Athenian Acropolis and was transported to Constantinople in 5th century AD, where it was finally destroyed by superstitious mob of Constantinople during the siege of the city by crusaders.
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