Troas, Ilion; head of Athena/Athena walking
55,00 €
Description
Troas, Ilion, 133 – 119 BC. Helmeted head of Athena right / IΛI; Athena standing left, holding spear and distaff.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE17 |
| Weight [g]: | 5,34 |
| Grade: | aVF/F |
| Attribution: | Bellinger T87; SNG München 215; SNG Copenhagen 352 |
| Commentary: | rare larger denomination with Corinthian helmet; dark grey patina |
Historical Context
The city was referred to as Troia or Ilion - from the names of the founders Tros and his son Ilius.





