Pontos, Kabeira

$195.00

AE 23 (7.2 grams).

Aegis- A shield or cloak, worn by his daughter Athena. It is said to have had representations of terror and fear upon it and when shaken it would put an enemy to flight. It had the power to protect as well as to terrify.

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Description

AE 23 (7.2 grams).

Aegis- A shield or cloak, worn by his daughter Athena. It is said to have had representations of terror and fear upon it and when shaken it would put an enemy to flight. It had the power to protect as well as to terrify.

Additional information

Origin

Ancient Greece

Date

120 – 100 B.C.

Obverse

Athena's aegis shown in eight sided form with a Gorgon's head at center.

Reverse

Nike walking right carrying palm branch. Legend in fields.