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AR Tetradrachme AEOLIS, MYRINA - 2nd Century BC xf/unc
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36,00 mm
weight 16,76gr. | silver Ø 36mm.
obv. Laureate head of Apollo of Grynion right
rev. Apollo of Grynion standing right, holding phiale and laurel-branch
with fillets Omphalos and amphora at feet, behind monogram and
MYPINAIΩN, the whole in laurel-wreath
Myrina was a Greek city on the coast of Aeolis, about 37 km SW of Pergamon. Apart from a legendary foundation by Myrina, queen of the Amazons, little is known of the city′s origin or of its settlement by Greeks. The city was probably by founded by one Myrinus before the other Aeolian cities. Possibly he was from Thessaly. Myrina was a very strong place, though not very large, and had a good harbor. An inscription tells us that Myrina formed part of the Kingdom of Pergamon in the 3rd century BC. For some time Myrina was occupied by Philip V of Macedon but the Romans compelled him to evacuate it, and declared the place free. Under Roman rule, Myrina was part of the Roman province of Asia Prima. It twice suffered severe earthquakes first in the reign of Tiberius (17 AD), on which occasion it received a remission of duties on account of the loss it had sustained and a second time in the reign of Trajan (106 AD). The town was restored each time, and continued to exist until a late period. It was the birthplace of Agathias, a Byzantine poet and historian of the 6th century. Myrina minted coins in Antiquity, some of which survived. Around 20 AD, Myrina minted a coin celebrating the betrothal of Claudius Drusus, son of the future emperor Claudius, to a daughter of Sejanus, commander of the Praetorian Guard under Tiberius.
The site of Myrina was discovered at the mouth of the river that was the ancient Pythicos, whose alluvia have covered what was the city′s harbour. Excavations (1880-1882) brought to light about four thousand tombs, dating from the last two centuries BC, in which were found numerous objects representing the divinities of the Greek pantheon small bronze coins for Charon′s fare, plates and bottles for the dead man′s food and drink, mirrors, needles, lamps and other objects of daily use, and over 1000 terracotta figurines rivaling those of Tanagra. children′s toys, reproductions of famous works, etc.: most of these may be seen today in the Museum of the Louvre. Otherwise Myrina is known almost solely for the famous temple and oracle of Apollo at Gryneion. The ruins are scanty. The city was built on two hills of modest height at the mouth of the river Pythikos or Titnaios, now the Guzelhisar Cayi. The main occupation was on the larger E hill, where there are slight remains of a polygonal circuit wall and more conspicuous remains of a Byzantine wall. At the West foot of this hill is a hollow which probably held a theater, though nothing visible survives. The smaller hill is terraced and was evidently occupied in antiquity, but here again nothing is standing. On the shore are remains of an ancient quay, interesting for the projecting blocks pierced with a round hole by means of which vessels were moored.
This silver tetradrachm was issued during the mid-2nd century BC. Located on the western coast of Asia Minor, Myrina was part of the Aeolian confederation and produced coinage that reflected both local autonomy and broader Hellenistic artistic traditions. The tetradrachm denomination served as a major trade coin throughout the Greek world during this prosperous period. The obverse features a magnificent portrait of Apollo of Gryneion facing right, his flowing hair crowned with a laurel wreath, displaying the masterful die work characteristic of Hellenistic engraving. The reverse depicts Apollo standing within a laurel wreath, holding a bow and arrow, with the city′s ethnic inscription ΜΥΡΙΝΑΙΩΝ (Myrinaion) clearly visible. The design showcases strong relief and well-defined details throughout both sides. BMC 3 | SNG.Copenhagen- | SNG. von Aulock 1660 | Sachs 38
Very minor traces of oxidation but wonderful coin
of great classical style and fineness. Near mintstate.
xf/unc
obv. Laureate head of Apollo of Grynion right
rev. Apollo of Grynion standing right, holding phiale and laurel-branch
with fillets Omphalos and amphora at feet, behind monogram and
MYPINAIΩN, the whole in laurel-wreath
Myrina was a Greek city on the coast of Aeolis, about 37 km SW of Pergamon. Apart from a legendary foundation by Myrina, queen of the Amazons, little is known of the city′s origin or of its settlement by Greeks. The city was probably by founded by one Myrinus before the other Aeolian cities. Possibly he was from Thessaly. Myrina was a very strong place, though not very large, and had a good harbor. An inscription tells us that Myrina formed part of the Kingdom of Pergamon in the 3rd century BC. For some time Myrina was occupied by Philip V of Macedon but the Romans compelled him to evacuate it, and declared the place free. Under Roman rule, Myrina was part of the Roman province of Asia Prima. It twice suffered severe earthquakes first in the reign of Tiberius (17 AD), on which occasion it received a remission of duties on account of the loss it had sustained and a second time in the reign of Trajan (106 AD). The town was restored each time, and continued to exist until a late period. It was the birthplace of Agathias, a Byzantine poet and historian of the 6th century. Myrina minted coins in Antiquity, some of which survived. Around 20 AD, Myrina minted a coin celebrating the betrothal of Claudius Drusus, son of the future emperor Claudius, to a daughter of Sejanus, commander of the Praetorian Guard under Tiberius.
The site of Myrina was discovered at the mouth of the river that was the ancient Pythicos, whose alluvia have covered what was the city′s harbour. Excavations (1880-1882) brought to light about four thousand tombs, dating from the last two centuries BC, in which were found numerous objects representing the divinities of the Greek pantheon small bronze coins for Charon′s fare, plates and bottles for the dead man′s food and drink, mirrors, needles, lamps and other objects of daily use, and over 1000 terracotta figurines rivaling those of Tanagra. children′s toys, reproductions of famous works, etc.: most of these may be seen today in the Museum of the Louvre. Otherwise Myrina is known almost solely for the famous temple and oracle of Apollo at Gryneion. The ruins are scanty. The city was built on two hills of modest height at the mouth of the river Pythikos or Titnaios, now the Guzelhisar Cayi. The main occupation was on the larger E hill, where there are slight remains of a polygonal circuit wall and more conspicuous remains of a Byzantine wall. At the West foot of this hill is a hollow which probably held a theater, though nothing visible survives. The smaller hill is terraced and was evidently occupied in antiquity, but here again nothing is standing. On the shore are remains of an ancient quay, interesting for the projecting blocks pierced with a round hole by means of which vessels were moored.
This silver tetradrachm was issued during the mid-2nd century BC. Located on the western coast of Asia Minor, Myrina was part of the Aeolian confederation and produced coinage that reflected both local autonomy and broader Hellenistic artistic traditions. The tetradrachm denomination served as a major trade coin throughout the Greek world during this prosperous period. The obverse features a magnificent portrait of Apollo of Gryneion facing right, his flowing hair crowned with a laurel wreath, displaying the masterful die work characteristic of Hellenistic engraving. The reverse depicts Apollo standing within a laurel wreath, holding a bow and arrow, with the city′s ethnic inscription ΜΥΡΙΝΑΙΩΝ (Myrinaion) clearly visible. The design showcases strong relief and well-defined details throughout both sides. BMC 3 | SNG.Copenhagen- | SNG. von Aulock 1660 | Sachs 38
Very minor traces of oxidation but wonderful coin
of great classical style and fineness. Near mintstate.
xf/unc
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