Thrace, Mesembria; head of Athena/shield of Amazons
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Description
Thrace, Mesembria, 4th century BC. Helmeted head of Athena right / M outside, E-Σ-A within Amazons crescent shaped shield with holding straps.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE13 |
| Weight [g]: | 1,92 |
| Grade: | VF/aVF |
| Attribution: | SNG BM IX 277; Klein 96 |
| Commentary: | rare; brown-green surfaces on obverse, green patina on reverse, some brown spots |
Historical Context
Mesembria was the only Doric colony along the Black Sea coast (the rest mostly being Ionians).
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