Ilion, Troas, AR Hemidrachm, ca 228-190 BC. 2.34 gr.

Head of Athena left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet.
ILI downwards to right, cult image of Athena Ilias walking 
left on a low base, her robe billowing out behind her leg, 
kalathos on head and wearing long robe, falling veil-like 
from her head and covering her entire body; holding spear, 
point forwards over shoulder, distaff in left hand; AN 
monogram above owl standing left with closed wings in lower 
left field.

Bellinger, Troy, T31; SNG von Aulock 1518; Fritze 6; BMC 1. 

VF, toned. Very rare. 

Sale: CNG 76, Lot: 684. Estimate $500. 
12 September 2007. 
Sold For $600.
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