Thessaly, Pelinna; head of Mantho/horseman
100,00 €
Description
Thessaly, Pelinna, 400 – 344 BC. Veiled head of Mantho right / Horseman riding right, holding couched lance, monogram below.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE18 |
| Weight [g]: | 5,36 |
| Grade: | VF/aVF |
| Attribution: | BCD Thessaly 1229; Rogers 433 |
| Commentary: | rare; olive-grey patina, good centering, sharp details |
Historical Context
After the mid 4th century BC representations of Thessalian cavalrymen show helmeted and armoured riders, compared with earlier depictions wearing petasos (sun-hat).
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