Thrace, Perinthos; head of Herakles/Zeus seated
140,00 €
Description
Thrace, Perinthos, 1st – 2nd century AD. Head of Herakles left, club over shoulder / Î EPIN-ΘIΩN; Zeus seated left, holding patera and sceptre, eagle at feet.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE25 |
| Weight [g]: | 9,70 |
| Grade: | VF/aVF |
| Attribution: | Weber 2589; BMC Thrace pg. 148, 9 |
| Commentary: | scarce; green patina with bronze partially exposed, some light contrasting deposits, well centered, good details |
Historical Context
The depiction of Herakles, is a remainder of city's earlier name Herakleia and the cult of the hero; in 145 AD immigrants from Perinthos erected votive inscription to Herakles Agoraios in the city of Kabyle (modern Bulgaria), what clearly shows their reverence for the hero.
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