Thessaly, Trikka; head of Trikka/Asklepios seated

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SKU: 024-08-02-41652

Description

Thessaly, Trikka, early 4th century BC. Head of the nymph Trikka to right, wearing a pendant earring and with her hair in a roll / TPIKKAI-ΩN; Asklepios, draped to the waits, seated right on backless stool, holding staff over his left shoulder and holding small bird in his right hand, feeding it to a snake coiled to left on the right; A below stool.

Specifications

Diameter [mm]: AE22
Weight [g]: 9,18
Grade: aVF/VF
Attribution: Rogers 552; SNG Cop 267
Commentary: rare; dark green patina with some scattered bronze patches, well centered, good details

Historical Context

Trikka was, according to legend; the birthplace of Asklepios and also the place of his earliest sanctuary.

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