Greek Bronze Coin - Mesembria Thrace 4th-3rdC BC - Athena Alkis - Sear 1676/7
£45.00
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Greek Bronze Coin - Mesembria Thrace 4th-3rdC BC - Athena Alkis - Sear 1676/7
£45.00
Numismatic Identification Card
Region: Thrace, Mesembria (Modern Nesebar, Bulgaria)
Denomination: AE Bronze Unit
Date: c. 250 – 175 BC (Hellenistic Period)
Obverse: Diademed female head (Mesembria or Artemis) facing right.
Reverse: Athena Alkis (or Promachos) advancing left, holding a circular shield on her left arm and brandishing a spear in her right hand.
Legend: ΜΕΣΑΜ - ΒΡΙΑΝΩΝ (of the Mesembrians).
References: * Sear: GCV 1676 / 1677
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SNG Copenhagen: 661
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SNG BM Black Sea: 280-287
Physical Specs (Typical): * Diameter: 19 MM
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Weight: 5.33 grams
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Patina: Dark Green/Black
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