Macedonia, Orthagoreia; Apollo/helmet
75,00 €
Description
Macedonia, Orthagoreia, ca. 350 BC. Laureate head of Apollo right / OPΘAΓ-OPEΩN; facing macedonian helmet, star above.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE13 |
| Weight [g]: | 1,94 |
| Grade: | gF/VF |
| Attribution: | SNG ANS 566 |
| Commentary: | rare; dark patina with contrasting deposits, well centered with sharp reverse |
Historical Context
Pliny stated that Orthagoreia was the earlier name for Maroneia; excavation confirmed that the Maroneians moved to this site during Hellenistic times and prior to that they occupied the site closer to Abdera long considered to be Stryme.
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