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Kingdom of Bithynia, Prusias II Cynegos Æ21. Circa 182-149 BC. Wreathed head of Dionysos right / The centaur Chiron walking right, cloak over shoulder, playing lyre; BAΣΙΛΕΟΣ to right, ΠΡΟΥΣΙΟΥ to left, monogram between forelegs. Rec Gen 26; SNG von Aulock 256 var. (monogram); BMC 12. 3.95g, 21mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine.
Ex Dr. Walter F. Stoecklin Collection (†1975); collector's tickets included.
Chiron was held to be the superlative centaur amongst his brethren, as he was called as the "wisest and justest of all the centaurs" (Homer, Iliad 11.831). Throughout Greek mythology, there were many heroes who were trained by Chiron, including Achilles, Ajax, Asklepios, Herakles, Jason, Perseus and Theseus.
Extremely Fine.
Ex Dr. Walter F. Stoecklin Collection (†1975); collector's tickets included.
Chiron was held to be the superlative centaur amongst his brethren, as he was called as the "wisest and justest of all the centaurs" (Homer, Iliad 11.831). Throughout Greek mythology, there were many heroes who were trained by Chiron, including Achilles, Ajax, Asklepios, Herakles, Jason, Perseus and Theseus.