Illyria, Dyrrhachium; AR Drachm; cow with calf/double stellate patern
100,00 €
Description
Illyria, Dyrrhachium, AR Drachm, ca. 200-45 BC. Philotas and Zopuros, magistrates. Cow standing right suckling calf, head of Helios and ΦIΛΩTAΣ above; owl before / Double stellate pattern within linear borders; ΔYP- ZΩ-ΠY-POY around.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AR20 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,36 |
| Grade: | aVF/VF |
| Attribution: | SNG Copenhagen 469; HGC 3.1, 40 |
| Commentary: | rare; natural silver patina with malachite deposits |
Historical Context
The city was founded in 7th century BC as Epidamnos (after a legendary Illyrian king) - the latter Dyrrhachion was renamed in 3rd century BC after the grandchild of Epidamnos.
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