ATTRIBUTED TO THE FLORENCE-BOREAS GROUP, CIRCA 450 B.C.

Depicted on the obverse are two participants in a hoplitodromos, a footrace between nude competitors armed with a helmet and shield, which made its appearance in the Olympic Games in 520 B.C. (see p. 23 in J. Herrmann and C. Kondoleon, Games for the Gods, The Greek Athlete and the Olympic Spirit). One wears a crested helmet and holds a circular shield while the other holds his helmet out before him; the competitors are framed by two bearded trainers.