Roma Numismatics Ltd
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Thessaly, the Magnetes Æ 22mm. 2nd century BC. Head of Zeus to right / The centaur Chiron to right, holding branch over shoulder. Rogers 341a; BCD Thessaly -. 8.41g, 22mm, 11h.
Good Very Fine; dark green patina. Very Rare.
From the Italo Vecchi Collection;
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., 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.
Good Very Fine; dark green patina. Very Rare.
From the Italo Vecchi Collection;
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., 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.