Roma Numismatics Ltd
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Thessaly, Magnetes Æ22. 2nd century BC. Head of Zeus right / The centaur Chiron right, holding branch over shoulder. Rogers 341a; BCD -. 8.41g, 22mm, 11h.
Dark green patina, Good Very Fine.
Ex Roma Numismatics E-Sale 8, 31 May 2014, lot 91.
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.
Dark green patina, Good Very Fine.
Ex Roma Numismatics E-Sale 8, 31 May 2014, lot 91.
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.