Thessaly, Skotussa; head of Athena/horse
50,00 €
Description
Thessaly, Skotussa, 300 – 190 BC. Head of Athena right wearing close- fitting helmet adorned with a crest and plume / Bridled horse prancing right.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE20 |
| Weight [g]: | 5,50 |
| Grade: | aVF/gF |
| Attribution: | Rogers 546 var. SNG Cop 257-258 var. |
| Commentary: | well centered on elongated flan |
Historical Context
Polydamas of Skotussa was a famous pankriatist (wrestler) who won Olympic Games in 408 BC and allegedly killed a lion with his own hands.
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