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Macedonia
Antigonus Gonatas II
277-239 BCE
Demetrius is the first king whose portrait appeared on coins, while alive, thus emphasizing certain divine characteristics. His successors Antigonus Gonatas and Antigonus Doson reverted to depiction of the traditional pantheon.
Bronze coin of Antigonos Gonatas. 277-239 BCE.
Obverse: Head of Athena wearing crested Corinthian helmet.
Reverse: Pan erecting a trophy.
18mm . Weight: ~ 4.8 grams.
Reference: SNG Copenhagen 1206, SNG Tübingen 1189.
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