THE MAGNETES THESSALY BRONZE AE20_Ancient Greece_IMMORTALIZED IN THE ILIAD
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:59389805 | Denomination: AE20 |
| Certification: Uncertified | Composition: Bronze |
| Year: 197 BC |
18M13 FRASCATIUS ANCIENTSA BEAUTIFUL BRONZE COIN OF MAGNETES THESSALY FROM 197 - 146 BC . The Magnetes were immortalized in the Iliad. Homer mentions them in Book 2 in which they are part of the Greek army that invades Troy. FROM THE BCD COLLECTION. INCLUDES ROUND BCD CARD What is a Centaur? Centaurs are half-human, half-horse creatures in Greek mythology. They have the body of a horse and the torso, head and arms of a man. They were considered to be t...he children of Ixion, king of the Lapiths, and Nephele, a cloud made in the image of Hera. THE SIZE IS 20.0 MM AND 8.42 GRAMS. SNG Cop 160OBVERSE – Laureate head of Zeus left REVERSE – The Centaur Cheiron standing right, holding palmTHE MAGNETESThe Magnetes were an iconic Ancient Greek tribe that were from Thessaly. They were immortalized in the Iliad. Homer mentions them in Book 2 in which they are part of the Greek army that invades Troy.Their origin had an interesting mythological beginning. According to Hesiodic Catalogue of Women, Zeus had an affair with Thyia and she bore two sons: Magnetes and Macedones. Thyia’s extended family would have children and create the tribes that would form Ancient Greece.The Magnetes occupied the mountain-systems of Ossa and Pelion on the eastern border of Thessaly. Their long coastline on the open sea was harborless, and their chief towns, Meliboea, Homolion, and Rhizus, were very small. They became known as the perioikoi to the invading Thessalians and had to surrender the coastal district round Pagasae.A True Auction Environment – Auctions start at $.99 with No Minimums and No Reserves. FULL UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE OF AUTHENTICITYIf the buyer feels that the coin received is not as represented - just return the coin and the buyer will be fully reimbursed for the cost of the coin; the original shipping charge; and the cost to ship the coin back… No Questions Asked. If the buyer is not happy, please let me know, and I will do what I can to make it right. NOTE: Frascatius is a life member (LM #6864) of the American Numismatic Association (ANA). Frascatius fully complies with the ANA Member Code of Ethics. If you have any questions regarding this auction, please click on “Ask seller a question”. I will be more than happy to provide you with a response. VISIT MY EBAY STORE: FRASCATIUS ANCIENT COINS For those new to ancient coins, please contact me, and I will e-mail to you my "Beginners Guide for Ancient Coin Collectors - FAQ". SHIPPING:To the U.S. = $3.00 Insured Flat RateInternational = $4.50 Insured Flat Rate Multiple items may be grouped at no additional charge at the above rates. All items will be carefully packaged, protected & insured (private insurance).
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