Mysia Pergamon AE Bronze 2nd C BC Athena Nike Diodoros Ancient Greek Coin For Sale

Ancient Greece – Mysia, Pergamon AE Bronze
Mid–late 2nd century BC – Magistrate Diodoros
Ancient Greek civic bronze struck at Pergamon in Mysia under the magistrate Diodoros.Obverse: ΔΙΟΔΩΡΟΥ. Helmeted head of Athena right.Reverse: ΠΕΡΓΑΜΗΝΩΝ. Nike standing right, holding a wreath and palm frond.References: SNG von Aulock 1378; SNG Copenhagen 364.
Composition: Bronze
Denomination: AE Bronze
Region: Mysia
City: Pergamon
Magistrate: Diodoros
Date: Mid–late 2nd century BC
Weight: 6.73 g
Diameter: 18.7 mmA pleasing circulated example of this Pergamene civic bronze, with a recognizable helmeted portrait of Athena and a substantially preserved reverse depicting Nike with wreath and palm. Portions of the Greek legends remain visible, including the magistrate’s name and civic inscription.
The coin exhibits a dark ancient patina with scattered earthen deposits and honest circulation wear consistent with its age.Pergamon was one of the most important political and cultural centers of the Hellenistic world, and this type combines two of the most recognizable figures of Greek iconography: Athena, goddess of wisdom and warfare, and Nike, personification of victory.The coin pictured is the exact coin offered.
Authenticity guaranteed.