Lucania, Thourioi; head of Apollo/horse
140,00 €
Description
Lucania, Thourioi, 280 – 213 BC. Laureate head of Apollo left / ΘOY; horse prancing right, AΣ monogram below.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE13 |
| Weight [g]: | 2,36 |
| Grade: | VF/gVF |
| Attribution: | HN Italy 1928; SNG ANS 1201 |
| Commentary: | bronze surfaces with some green mineral deposits, well centered, great details |
Historical Context
Thourioi was an exception among Greek colonies in that it was a Pan-Hellenic foundation, initiated by Athens, but nevertheless consisting of 10 "tribes" of colonists from all over Greece.
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