Etruria. Populonia. 211-206 BC. AR 20 asses (9.08g). Vecchi 51/59 = AMB 11 = Tradart 2.2 (this coin). Lightly toned. Perfectly centered and struck. One of the finest known. Choice extremely fine. From the Sadijas collection; Tradart 1999 (9) lot 4 (cover coin); former Athos Moretti (1907-1993) collection, Numismatica Ars Classica 1998 (13) lot 11 In ancient Greece, the Gorgoneion was a special apotropaic amulet showing the Gorgon head. Often worn by the Olympian Athena and Zeus as a protective pendant, it established their descent from earlier deities considered to remain powerful. It was equally assumed by many rulers of the Hellenistic age as a royal aegis to imply divine birth or protection, as shown for instance on the Alexander mosaic and Gonzaga cameo.

Lot 19

Etruria. Populonia. 211-206 BC. AR 20 asses (9.08g). Vecchi 51/59 = AMB 11 = Tradart 2.2 (this coin). Lightly toned. Perfectly centered and struck. One of the finest known. Choice extremely fine. From the Sadijas collection; Tradart 1999 (9) lot 4 (cover coin); former Athos Moretti (1907-1993) collection, Numismatica Ars Classica 1998 (13) lot 11 In ancient Greece, the Gorgoneion was a special apotropaic amulet showing the Gorgon head. Often worn by the Olympian Athena and Zeus as a protective pendant, it established their descent from earlier deities considered to remain powerful. It was equally assumed by many rulers of the Hellenistic age as a royal aegis to imply divine birth or protection, as shown for instance on the Alexander mosaic and Gonzaga cameo.

Category: Greek Coins

Starting price: 4000 €

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Lot 19