Macedonia, Pella; bust of Athena/Nike in biga
50,00 €
Description
Macedonia, Pella, 187 – 168/7 BC. Helmeted and draped bust of Athena right / ΠΕΛΛΗΣ; Nike driving biga right, star above, grain ear below.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE20 |
| Weight [g]: | 8,90 |
| Grade: | gF/aVF |
| Attribution: | Moushmov 6435; SNG Cop 256 |
| Commentary: | dark patina, well centered |
Historical Context
Pella was famous for its pebble-mosaics which rivals in their beauty and craftsmanship any Byzantine mosaic.
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