Roma Numismatics Ltd
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Kings of Bithynia, Prusias II Cynegos Æ 20mm. Circa 182-149 BC. Wreathed head of Dionysos to right / The centaur Chiron walking to right, cloak over shoulder, playing lyre; BAΣΙΛΕΟΣ to right, ΠΡΟΥΣΙΟΥ to left, ΛΦ between forelegs. Waddington, Rec Gen 26; SNG Copenhagen 640; HGC 7, 629. 4.25g, 20mm, 12h.
Good Fine.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 15, 31 January 2015, lot 310.
Chiron was held to be the superlative centaur amongst his brethren, as he was called 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.
Good Fine.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 15, 31 January 2015, lot 310.
Chiron was held to be the superlative centaur amongst his brethren, as he was called 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.