Summary
A copper coin issued by the city of Bottiaea in Macedonia in the period 196-168 BC
Reference: Sear Vol.1, p.147
Moushmov 6163
Die axis: 12
Obverse Description
Helmeted head of Athena (worn)
Reverse Description
Horse grazing to right, above can be seen the letters TAIO (from the legend in Greek: {BOTTAION})
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
After Perseus lost the Battle of Pydna on 22 June 168 BC Macedonia came under Roman rule. This coin belongs to the last pre-Roman period of the city.
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More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
196-168 BC
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Issued By
Pella, Macedonia, Ancient Greek States, 196-168 BC
Originally catalogued by Eugene von Guerard as Bottiaea, a tribe who entered the area in 5th century BC but retained their old name. This piece issued under Roman control. -
Previous Collection
Eugene von Guerard, pre 1880
Listed in Eugene von Guerard's catalogue, vol.1, p.16A. -
Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
21 mm (Outside Diameter), 9.473 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Sear Vol.1, p.147 No.1443
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
[Book] Sear, David R. 1978. Greek Coins and Their Values, Europe. I., 147 Pages
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