Thessaly, Skotussa; head of Herakles/forepart of horse
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Description
Thessaly, Skotussa, 394 – 367 BC. Head of Herakles left, wearing lion skin / Σ-ΚΟ, Φ-Î -A; forepart of horse grazing right.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE15 |
| Weight [g]: | 4,04 |
| Grade: | gF/aVF |
| Attribution: | Rogers 542; BCD Thessaly 1337 var. (legend breaks) |
| Commentary: | dark green patina, well centered |
Historical Context
In 5th century BC the city was the seat of the tree oracle of Zeus Phegonaios, regarded by Thessalians to be the Homeric Dodona, forerunner of the oracle in Epeiros.
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