Opus in LOKRIS OPUNTIA 330BC Authentic Ancient Greek Coin Athena Grapes i49331

Description: Item: i49331 Authentic Ancient Coin of: Greek city of Opus in Lokris Federal Coinage for Lokris Bronze 14mm (1.89 grams) Struck circa 330-300 B.C. Pedigree: HGC 4, 983; BCD Lokris 111-118 Head of Athena in Attic helmet right. ΛOKPΩN, Bunch of grapes on vine. A mountainous and infertile region of Central Greece, Phokis began producing a federal currency in early part of the 5th Century B.C.There were two separate districts occupied by the Lokrians - eastern Lokris, opposite the coastlines of Thessaly and Euboia, inhabited by the Opuntians and the Epiknemidians; the western Lokris, on the Corinthian gulf, called Lokris Ozolis. Following the battle of Chaeroneia, 338 B.C. , the coins were issued in the name of the Lokrians in general, rather than just the Opuntians, though doubtless Opus remained the mint. The Opuntian Lokris enjoyed fame for being the home of Ajax the Lesser. This took forty ships to fight at Troy, however was later killed by Poseidon and Athena because of sacrilege and hubris after the city fell. When the Lokrians marched off to war, they reserved a space for the shadow of Ajax in their phalanx. You are bidding on the exact item pictured, provided with a Certificate of Authenticity and Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity. Athena or Athene (Latin: Minerva ), also referred to as Pallas Athena, is the goddess of war, civilization, wisdom, strength, strategy, crafts, justice and skill in Greek mythology . Minerva , Athena's Roman incarnation, embodies similar attributes. Athena is also a shrewd companion of heroes and the goddess of heroic endeavour. She is the virgin patron of Athens . The Athenians built the Parthenon on the Acropolis of her namesake city, Athens, in her honour (Athena Parthenos). Athena's cult as the patron of Athens seems to have existed from the earliest times and was so persistent that archaic myths about her were recast to adapt to cultural changes. In her role as a protector of the city (polis), many people throughout the Greek world worshiped Athena as Athena Polias ("Athena of the city"). Athens and Athena bear etymologically connected names. Opuntian Locris or Eastern Locris was an ancient Greek region inhabited by the eastern division of the Locrians , the so-called tribe of the Locri Epicnemidii (Greek: Λοκροί Ἐπικνημίδιοι) or Locri Opuntii (Greek: Λοκροί Ὀπούντιοι). Geography Opuntian Locris consisted of a narrow slip upon the eastern coast of Greece, from the pass of Thermopylae to the mouth of the river Cephissus . The northern frontier town was Alpeni , which bordered upon the Malians , and the southern frontier town was Larymna , which at a later time belonged to Boeotia . The Locrians, however, did not inhabit this coast continuously, but were separated by a narrow slip of Phocis , which extended to the Euboean sea , and contained the Phocian seaport town of Daphnus . The Locrians north of Daphnus were called Epicnemidii, from Mount Cnemis ; and those south of this town were named Opuntii, from Opus , their principal city. On the west the Locrians were separated from Phocis and Boeotia by a range of mountains, extending from Mount Oeta and running parallel to the coast. The northern part of this range, called Mount Cnemis, now Tálanda , rises to a considerable height, and separated the Epicnemidii Locri from the Phocians of the upper valley of the Cephissus; the southern portion, which bore no specific name, is not so lofty as Mount Cnemis, and separated the Opuntian Locrians from the north-eastern parts of Boeotia. Lateral branches extended from these mountains to the coast, of which one terminated in the promontory Cnemides , opposite the islands called Lichades ; but there were several fruitful valleys, and the fertility of the whole of the Locrian coast is praised both by ancient and modern observers. In consequence of the proximity of the mountains to the coast there was no room for any considerable rivers. The largest, which, however, is only a mountain torrent, is the Boagrius (Βοάγριος), called also Manes (Μάνης) by Strabo, rising in Mount Cnemis, and flowing into the sea between Scarpheia and Thronium . The only other river mentioned by name is the Platanius ,[4] a small stream, which flows into the Opuntian gulf near the Boeotian frontier: it is the river which flows from the modern village of Prosklyná . Opuntian Gulf The Opuntian Gulf, at the head of which stood the town of Opus, is a considerable bay, shallow at its inner extremity. In this bay, close to the coast, is the small island of Atalanta . History The Eastern Locrians, are mentioned by Homer, who describes them as following Ajax , the son of Oïleus , to the Trojan War in forty ships, and as inhabiting the towns of Cynus , Opus, Calliarus , Besa , Scarphe , Augeiae , Tarphe , and Thronium . Neither Homer, Herodotus , Thucydides, nor Polybius , make any distinction between the Opuntii and Epicnemidii; and, during the flourishing period of Greek history, Opus was regarded as the chief town of the Eastern Locrians. Even Strabo, from whom the distinction is chiefly derived, in one place describes Opus as the metropolis of the Epicnemidii (ix. p. 416); and the same is confirmed by Pliny (iv. 7. s. 12) and Stephanus . In the Persian War the Opuntian Locrians fought with Leonidas at the Battle of Thermopylae , and also sent seven ships to the Greek fleet. The Locrians fought on the side of Sparta in the Peloponnesian War . The Locri Opuntii also minted coins in antiquity, some of which survive. Cities and towns The cities and towns of the Locri Epicnemidii, along the coast from north to south, were: Alpenus , Nicaea , Scarphe (Scarpheia), Thronium , Cnemis (Cnemides), more inland, Tarphe later Pharygae , and Augeiae . The cities and towns of the Locri Opuntii, along the coast from north to south, were: Alope , Cynus , Opus , Halae , Larymna which later belonged to Boeotia, more inland, Calliarus , Naryx , and Corseia . Frequently Asked Questions How long until my order is shipped? Depending on the volume of sales, it may take up to 5 business days for shipment of your order after the receipt of payment. How will I know when the order was shipped? After your order has shipped, you will be left positive feedback, and that date should be used as a basis of estimating an arrival date. After you shipped the order, how long will the mail take? USPS First Class mail takes about 3-5 business days to arrive in the U.S., international shipping times cannot be estimated as they vary from country to country. I am not responsible for any USPS delivery delays, especially for an international package. What is a certificate of authenticity and what guarantees do you give that the item is authentic? Each of the items sold here, is provided with a Certificate of Authenticity, and a Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity, issued by a world-renowned numismatic and antique expert that has identified over 10000 ancient coins and has provided them with the same guarantee. You will be quite happy with what you get with the COA; a professional presentation of the coin, with all of the relevant information and a picture of the coin you saw in the listing. Compared to other certification companies, the certificate of authenticity is a $25-50 value. So buy a coin today and own a piece of history, guaranteed. Is there a money back guarantee? I offer a 30 day unconditional money back guarantee. I stand behind my coins and would be willing to exchange your order for either store credit towards other coins, or refund, minus shipping expenses, within 30 days from the receipt of your order. My goal is to have the returning customers for a lifetime, and I am so sure in my coins, their authenticity, numismatic value and beauty, I can offer such a guarantee. Is there a number I can call you with questions about my order? You can contact me directly via ask seller a question and request my telephone number, or go to my About Me Page to get my contact information only in regards to items purchased on eBay. When should I leave feedback? Once you receive your order, please leave a positive. Please don't leave any negative feedbacks, as it happens many times that people rush to leave feedback before letting sufficient time for the order to arrive. Also, if you sent an email, make sure to check for my reply in your messages before claiming that you didn't receive a response. The matter of fact is that any issues can be resolved, as reputation is most important to me. My goal is to provide superior products and quality of service.

Price: 212.5 USD

Location: Rego Park, New York

End Time: 2025-01-29T12:21:54.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.5 USD