Mysia, Pergamon Mint, AE circa 140-50 BC, Nikophoros (Victory), Magistrate

Mysia, Pergamon Mint, AE (bronze,2.48g ,18mm), circa 140-50 BC, Nikophoros (Victory), Magistrate

Obv: Helmeted head of Athena right

Rev: Owl standing facing on palm frond; flanked monogram, ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ in exergue

Ref: SNG Copenhagen 388 var

Rarity/Choice: Common, VF (light deposit otherwise well intact patination)

Note: Coins from Pergamon, an ancient city located in the region of Mysia (in present-day Turkey), provide valuable insights into the history and culture of the city during the Hellenistic period. AE coins, made of bronze or copper alloys, were commonly minted by Greek cities for everyday transactions and trade. During the timeframe of circa 140-50 BC, Pergamon would have been under the rule of the Attalid dynasty, which governed the city as part of the broader Hellenistic world. The Attalid rulers, descended from one of Alexander the Great's generals, played a significant role in the cultural, political, and economic development of Pergamon.