Macedonia, Akanthos; Athena/ethnic in wheel
60,00 €
Description
Macedonia, Akanthos, late 3rd century BC. Head of Athena left wearing crested helmet / A- K-A-N in four quarters of a spoked wheel.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE15 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,76 |
| Grade: | gF/gF |
| Attribution: | BMC p. 36, 42; SNG ANS 56 |
| Commentary: | rare; grey and brown patina |
Historical Context
Akanthos refused twice the offer to participate in Chalkidian League and, under the threat of war, called for Sparta's aid; the Spartans and Acanthians captured and destroyed Olynthos in 382 BC.
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