Pelinna was an ancient Greek city in Thessaly with a celebrated temple of Zeus Pelinnaeus. It was located between Tricca and Pharcadon, near modern Palaiogardiki.
The city gained particular prominence in the fourth century BC through its alliance with Philip II of Macedon.
It issued coinage ca. 400 BC.
The city gained particular prominence in the fourth century BC through its alliance with Philip II of Macedon.
It issued coinage ca. 400 BC.
Modern location: Ruins
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Pelinna
Obverse: Horseman left, striking at fallen Hoplite with javelin
Reverse: Warrior advancing left, holding shield ΠEΛINNA_ION
Diameter:
14 mm
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 3.05 g
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 3.05 g
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Rogers 427; BCD Thessaly 520; SNG Copenhagen 186-7 var