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Historical Context: Thourioi was an Athenian colony in 443 BC. It was located in southern most region of Lucania ( Southern Italy ). This area was located near the site of ruined Sybaris and was intially called New Sybaris and later changed to Thourioi. These types may be connected with the Italian campaign of the Epeirote King Alexander the Molossian, 334-330 BC, when he achieved a great victory over the Lucanians.
Obv: Athena, Skylla (Sea Monster) on Helmet throwing Stones
Rev: Bull butting right, Tunny fish below
Diameter: 20 mm (about the diameter of a US nickel and twice as thick)
Weight: 8.6 grams
Condition: Very Fine plus, Well toned, Obverse off center
Antique Coins
Ancient coins
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