PERGAMON MYSIA BRONZE AE18_Scarce Type_OWL & HELMETED ATHENA

12U35 FRASCATIUS ANCIENTSA BEAUTIFUL BRONZE COIN OF PERGAMON MYSIA FROM THE 2ND - 1ST CENTURY BC . SCARCE TYPETHE SIZE IS 18.4 MM AND 6.42 GRAMS. SNG France 1898-9vOBVERSE – Helmeted head of Athena r. REVERSE – Owl standing r., head facingTHE CITYPergamon was an ancient city of NW Asia Minor, in Mysia (modern Turkey), in the fertile valley of the Caicus. It became important circa 300 B.C., after the breakup of the Macedonian empire, when a Greek family (the Attalids)... established a brilliant center of Hellenistic civilization. The kingdom achieved major importance under Attalus I (d. 197 B.C.), Eumenes II (d. 160 or 159), and Attalus II (d. 138). These kings followed a pro-Roman policy through fear of the imperialism of Philip V of Macedon and of Antiochus III of Syria. The independence of Pergamon ended dramatically when Attalus III (d.133) bequeathed the kingdom to the Roman people. The chief glory of Pergamon was its sculpture, at two periods. The first Pergamene school (circa 250-200) celebrated the decisive victory (circa 230) of Attalus I over the Galatians; the Dying Gaul is an example of the realism of the art. The later period (200-150) produced a frieze for a great altar of Zeus, glorifying especially the defeat (190) of Antiochus III of Syria at Magnesia. Pergamon was the birthplace of Galen. The cultured Pergamene rulers also built up a library second only to the one at Alexandria. One of the library's specialties was the use of parchment, which takes its name from the city. Eventually the library was given by Antony to Cleopatra. Under Rome, Pergamon was reconstituted as the province of Asia, and Ephesus rapidly eclipsed Pergamon as the chief city of Asia Minor.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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