Description
Mysia, Pergamon, 2nd century BC. Head of Athena right / ΑΘΗΝΑΣ ΝΙKHΦΟΡΟΥ; trophy.
Mysia, Pergamon; head of Athena/trophy
70,00 €
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE20 |
| Weight [g]: | 6,54 |
| Grade: | gVF/gVF |
| Attribution: | SNG France 1875-9; SNG Cop 393-5 |
| Commentary: | dark olive patina, sharp detail, minor roughness on reverse, attractive style |
Historical Context
A tropaion was erected either on the battlefield or in sanctuary as a thanksgiving for victory and a symbol for friend and foe.
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