187-168 BC-Hemiobol, Pella, Macedonia.Pan/ Athena-Sears 1445

• Issuing City: Pella, Macedonia (Capital of the Macedonian Kingdom).

• Date Struck: Circa 187–168 BC (Reign of Philip V or Perseus).

• Denomination: Bronze Unit (also referred to as a Hemiobol).

• Reference: Sear 1445 (or GCV 1445); SNG ANS 577-578.

Physical Characteristics

• Weight: 8.42 grams (Strong, full-weight specimen).

• Diameter: 20 mm.

• Composition: Bronze (AE).

Iconography

• Obverse (Front): Draped bust of Pan facing right. He wears goat horns on his forehead. Resting over his shoulder is a lagobolon (a rustic throwing stick used by shepherds).

• Reverse (Back): Athena Alkidemos ("Defender of the People") striding to the right. She holds a shield (aegis) on her left arm and raises a spear in her right hand as if to throw.

• Inscription: ΠΕΛ-ΛΗΣ (PELL-ES), split on either side of Athena.

• Monograms:  M in the left field and an HP ligature in the right field (Magistrate marks for the Pella mint).

  
  

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