Mysia. Adramytteion circa 150-50 BC. Bronze Æ
Mysia. Adramytteion circa 150-50 BC.
Bronze Æ
11 mm, 1,35 g
Helmeted bust of Athena right, wearing aegis / Owl standing right, head facing.
Very Fine
Cf. SNG France 5, p.2, 33; von Fritze 96.
In ancient Greek mythology and art, the "aegis" was a protective garment or shield associated with divine figures, particularly the goddess Athena. The aegis was often depicted as a cloak made of animal skin, typically that of a goat, and was adorned with the head of the Gorgon Medusa as its central feature. It was considered a symbol of power, protection, and divine authority.
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Mysia. Adramytteion circa 150-50 BC.
Bronze Æ
11 mm, 1,35 g
Helmeted bust of Athena right, wearing aegis / Owl standing right, head facing.
Very Fine
Cf. SNG France 5, p.2, 33; von Fritze 96.
In ancient Greek mythology and art, the "aegis" was a protective garment or shield associated with divine figures, particularly the goddess Athena. The aegis was often depicted as a cloak made of animal skin, typically that of a goat, and was adorned with the head of the Gorgon Medusa as its central feature. It was considered a symbol of power, protection, and divine authority.
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