Description
Macedonia, Amphipolis, 1st century BC. Facing gorgoneion / ΑΜΦΙΠΟ-ΛΙΤΩΝ; Athena standing left, holding Nike, spear and shield.
Macedonia, Amphipolis; gorgoneion/Athena
80,00 €
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE25 |
| Weight [g]: | 10,36 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | SNG ANS 147-8; SNG Cop 85 |
| Commentary: | scarce; greenish patina with metal highlights, good detail |
Historical Context
The city's name ("around the city") probably comes from the topography with the river Strymon nearly surrounding the city.
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