Boeotia

  • Silver Coin, Thebes, 425-375 BCE; Reverse: Kantharos (high-handled drinking cup). Inscription "BOIO" = abbreviation of Boeotia.
    Historical OverviewDuring the late 5th century to early 4th century BCE, Thebes was a rising power in the Greek world. Theban Hegemony was achieved following the Peloponnesian wars and lasted from 425–395 BCE (Munn), bringing forth a Theban coinage
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