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LESBOS. Methymna. Late 4th to 3rd centuries BC. Tetrobol (Silver, 15 mm, 2.65 g, 10 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a coiled serpent on the bowl. Rev. AIOΛE - A Thunderbolt; below, kerykeion. BMC 1. SNG Copenhagen 331. HGC 6, -. Very rare. A beautifully toned and unusually attractive piece. A few faint scratches, otherwise, extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
The serpent on the bowl of Athena's helmet was clearly copied from contemporary staters of Alexander III.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
The serpent on the bowl of Athena's helmet was clearly copied from contemporary staters of Alexander III.