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A holed and plugged silver double victoriatus of the Thessalian League showing Zeus and Athena Coin Type: Holed and plugged silver double victoriatus of the Thessalian League, 196-146 BCE
Mint and Date: (probably) Larissa, 196-146 BCE
Size and Weight: 21mm x 23mm, 5.88g
Obverse: Head of Zeus right, crowned with oak.
Reverse: Athena Itonia advancing right, brandishing spear and holding shield. Magistrates' names above and below.
ΘEΣΣA - ΛΩN
Ref: GCV 2232
Provenance: budgies-beak (eBay), July 2008.
BW Ref: 001 038 129
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