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Macedonia

Antigonus Gonatas II
277-239 BCE
 
 

 Demetrius is the first king whose portrait appeared on coins, while alive, thus emphasizing certain divine characteristics. His successors Antigonus Gonatas and Antigonus Doson reverted to depiction of the traditional pantheon.


Bronze coin of Antigonos Gonatas. 277-239 BCE.
Obverse: Head of Athena wearing crested Corinthian helmet.
Reverse: Pan  erecting a trophy.
18mm . Weight: ~ 4.8 grams.
Reference: SNG Copenhagen 1206, SNG Tübingen 1189.



 


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RK. June 30, 2002