Kings of Pergamon

Philetairos I (282-263 BC) Eumenes I (263-241 BC) Attalos I Soter (241-197 B.C.) Silver Tetradrachm

Obverse: Laureate diademed head of Philetaerus the founder of the Attalid ruling dynasty of Pergamum
facing right, sruck in high relief during the reign of Eumenes I or Attalos I Soter.  Reverse: Goddess Athena
enthroned left, her right hand extended holding wreath and crowning Philetairos' name ΦΙΛΕΤΑΙΡΟΥ,
leaning on a shield below her propped against throne, bow behind her, transverse spear in background,
grape bunch in outer left field, A in inner left field (pg3).

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