Troas, Sigeion; head of Athena/crescent, small owl
70,00 €
Description
Troas, Sigeion, 330 – 300 BC. Helmeted head of Athena right / Σ-Ι-Γ-Ε; crescent, small owl within.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE8 |
| Weight [g]: | 0,80 |
| Grade: | aVF/VF |
| Attribution: | Rare variant, not in references; cf. M&M Auc. 17 (10/2005), lot 810 |
| Commentary: | rare; green patina, some minor pitting, sharp details |
Historical Context
The name of Sigeion is derived from Ancient Greek and means "silent place" - it stood in sharp contrast to fierce storms for which the region was known.
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