Akarnania Confederacy Federal coinage
AE20, circa 250-167 BC.
Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena
Reverse: Head of Achelous l.; trident above.
Reference: SNG Copenhagen 423-4., Sear 2314
Size: 20 mm Weight: 5.93 g
Oeniadae was situated south in Acarnania, near the mouth of the Achelous, the largest river in Greece. The man-headed bull is thought to be a symbol of this important waterway. He also appears bearless on several Acarnanian silver coins from Leucas and Thyrrheium .
Reference : GCV 2314
Collection : XI Greek Coins - Europe