Argolis, Hermione, Plautilla

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SKU: 007-04-03-46315

Description

Argolis, Hermione, Plautilla (202 – 205 AD). ΦOYΛBIA ΠΛAYTIΛΛA; draped bust right / EΡMIONΩN; Kybele (?), turreted, standing left, holding phiale over low altar to left with her right hand and pomegranate with her left.

Specifications

Diameter [mm]: AE21
Weight [g]: 3,84
Grade: gF/F
Attribution: NCP p, 51 (?); LHS 96, Lot 1306
Commentary: very rare; green patina with some deposits, punch, c/m or similar on the reverse, reverse off-center, good portrait

Historical Context

In the Illiad Hermione was one of the cities contributing ships to the Achaean army sailing to Troy.

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