Akarnania, Federal Coinage; head of Athena/man-headed bull
65,00 €
Description
Akarnania, Federal Coinage, 300 – 167 BC. Helmeted head of Athena left / Head of a man-headed bull (Achelous) left, trident above.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE20 |
| Weight [g]: | 5,42 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | SNG Cop 423-424 |
| Commentary: | well centered, some obscuring deposits |
Historical Context
Achelous was the chief of all river deities in Greece and was often depicted as a bearded man in his prime, with a horned head and a serpent-like body.
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