Antigonos II Gonatas; head of Athena/Pan
Description:
Macedonian Kingdom, Antigonos II Gonatas (277 - 239 BC). Helmeted head of Athena right / Pan erecting trophy, B - A in fields.
Diameter:
AE18 mm
Weight:
3,9 g
Grade:
gVF/aVF
Attribution:
cf. SNG Alpha Bank 1039-45
Commentary:
dark olive-grey patina, good details, well centered
History:
Antigonos II is mentioned in the Edicts of Ashoka as one of the recipients of the Indian emperor Ashoka's Buddhist proselytism.
Article Number:
057-09-01-42384