Maroneia, Thrace
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AR Tetrobol Size: 15 mm Weight: 2.89 grams Die axis: 9h
Maroneia, Thrace 398-365 BCE
Obverse: Forepart of horse to left, Π to left, Λ to right.
Reverse: Grape bunch on vine; rhyton to lower left, MA to lower right. Surrounded by dotted square border, all within shallow incuse square.
Notes: - Also described as a drachm or quarter stater. - Maroneia was famous for the quality of its wine and was named after Maron, a son of Dionysus. - A rhyton was a ceremonial drinking vessel.
Purchased from Classical Numismatics Group (CNG) 2007, Ex Gorny & Mosch 156 (2007), lot 1203
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Collection :
Ancient Greek Coins