Thessalian League (2nd-1st Centuries BC) AE Bronze Coin - NGC Ancients

Thessalian League (2nd–1st Centuries BC) – AE Bronze Coin
Greek Coinage | Obv: Athena | Rev: Horse
NGC Ancients Certified Authentic Graded VF – Very Fine | Cert #: 5873685-043
 
🏛️ A Bronze Tribute to Greek Unity and Strength
This ancient AE bronze coin was struck by the Thessalian League, a confederation of city-states in central Greece that came together to assert regional power during the Hellenistic period. The obverse features the helmeted head of Athena, goddess of wisdom and war, while the reverse depicts a galloping horse, a potent symbol of Thessaly’s famed cavalry and agricultural wealth.
 
Certified Very Fine (VF) by NGC Ancients, this coin is a well-preserved and powerful emblem of Greek federal identity in the shadow of rising Roman influence.
 
🧾 Coin Specifications:
🏺 Issuer: Thessalian League (Greek Confederation)
📆 Date: 2nd–1st Century BC
🪙 Denomination: AE (bronze)
⚖️ Material: Bronze
🏛️ Grading Company: NGC Ancients
🔍 Grade: VF – Very Fine
🆔 Cert #: 5873685-043
 
🏛️ The Thessalian League was a coalition of city-states in the region of Thessaly, formed in various phases from the 5th century BC through Roman conquest.
 
⚔️ Thessaly was renowned for its horse-breeding and elite cavalry units, often contracted as mercenaries across the Greek world.
 
🧠 Athena’s presence on the obverse emphasizes wisdom, military prowess, and the cultural connection to pan-Hellenic ideals.
 
🪙 This coin circulated during the rise of Roman hegemony, reflecting both resistance and assimilation into larger Mediterranean politics.
 
🎁 Bronze from the Dawn of Empire
This AE coin isn’t just a relic—it’s a political statement in metal. Born in an era of shifting alliances, this coin of the Thessalian League speaks to unity, pride, and enduring Hellenic identity amid the rise of Rome.
 
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