Classical Numismatic Group, LLC
Auction 121 6-8 Oct 2022
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TROAS, Ilion. Circa 185-50 BC. AR Tetradrachm (35mm, 14.54 g, 12h). Metriketes, president of the aonothetai. Helmeted head of Athena right / Athena Ilias standing right, holding distaff and filleted spear; at her feet to right, owl standing right; monogram to inner left; MHTPIKETOY in exergue. Ellis-Evans dies O3/R11; Bellinger T39. Lightly toned, rough surfaces, some scratches in field on reverse, light chipping on edge. VF. Rare.
Founded in the seventh century BC by Aeolians on the site of ancient Troy, Ilion prospered and ultimately developed into a successful Hellenistic and Roman city. It possessed a famous temple of Athena ('Ilias') which was visited by King Xerxes of Persia and later by Alexander the Great.
Founded in the seventh century BC by Aeolians on the site of ancient Troy, Ilion prospered and ultimately developed into a successful Hellenistic and Roman city. It possessed a famous temple of Athena ('Ilias') which was visited by King Xerxes of Persia and later by Alexander the Great.