Etruria. Populonia. 211-206 BC. AR 20 Asses (9.08g). Basel 11 = Tradart 2.2 = Vecchi 51.59 (this coin). Lightly toned. Perfectly centered and struck. Superb extremely fine. From a private collection; former Athos Moretti (1907-1993) collection, Numismatica Ars Classica 1998 (13) lot 11 In ancient Greece, Gorgoneion was a special apotropaic amulet showing the Gorgon head. Often worn by Athena and Zeus as a protective pendant, it established their descent from earlier deities considered to remain powerful. It was also 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 15

Etruria. Populonia. 211-206 BC. AR 20 Asses (9.08g). Basel 11 = Tradart 2.2 = Vecchi 51.59 (this coin). Lightly toned. Perfectly centered and struck. Superb extremely fine. From a private collection; former Athos Moretti (1907-1993) collection, Numismatica Ars Classica 1998 (13) lot 11 In ancient Greece, Gorgoneion was a special apotropaic amulet showing the Gorgon head. Often worn by Athena and Zeus as a protective pendant, it established their descent from earlier deities considered to remain powerful. It was also 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: 2000 €

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Lot 15