Description: Dyrrhachion, Illyria | AE18 Reference: BMC 167, SNG Copenhagen 511 Date: 300-200 BCE Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus Dodona right Reverse: ΦIΛΩ-TA, to right and left of tripod within wreath, ΔYΡ below Mint: Dyrrhachion, Illyria Size: 18.2 mm Weight: 3.58 grams RARE BRONZE FROM ILLYRIA. Struck under Magistrate Philotas. This coin features Zeus Dodana, an important prophetic "version" of Zeus. Zeus Dodana was the patron god of Dodana, the oldest oracle in the Greek world. On Dodana's antiquity, the 8th century BCE Greek writer Hesiod wrote: "There dwell men who have many sheep and many oxen, and they are in number past telling, tribes of mortal men. And there upon its border is built a city, Dodona; and Zeus loved it and appointed it to be his oracle, reverenced by men . . . And they [the doves] lived in the hollow of an oak (phêgou). From them men of earth carry away all kinds of prophecy, whosoever fares to that spot and questions the deathless god, and comes bringing gifts with good omens." Coin is in decent condition with some surface roughness and corrosion. Dyrrhachion (also known as Epidamnos, Dyrrhachium or Durazzo) is an ancient city located on the Adriatic coast in the western part of modern Albania. It was founded as Epidamnos in the 7th century BCE and developed into an important commercial hub during the Illyrian, Greek, and Roman periods. Policies I apply the highest ethical standards in selling ancient coins. All coins are guaranteed to be genuine and any item found to be otherwise may be returned for a full refund. The most important thing is that you are happy with your new coin(s)! All coins are shipped in PVC-free, archival-grade coin flips and inserts made of acid-free paper Domestic (USA) shipping only, except for international shipments through eBay International Shipping program. If you purchase multiple items please message me before you pay and I will combine the shipping for you. I accept all returns within 30 calendar days upon receipt of the item. No explanation is required for the return, but it would be appreciated. Any item which has been altered from its original state may not be returned. Don't see what you're looking for? Just shoot me a message, I might have it but haven't gotten around to listing it!
Price: 39.99 USD
Location: Canton, Michigan
End Time: 2024-11-24T22:01:05.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.5 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: AE18
Historical Period: Greek (450 BC-100 AD)
Composition: Bronze
Year: 300 BC
Era: Ancient
