Description: Caria, Myndos, 4th century BC. Laureate head of Poseidon right / MY; dolphin right, trident below.

Diameter: AE11 mm

Weight: 1,16 g

Grade: VF/aVF

Attribution: SNG Keckman 235; SNG Kayhan 847

Commentary: rare; green patina, some pitting, good details and well centered

History: The famous philosopher Diogenes visited Myndos and remarked ironically about the overdimensional city gates: "I urge you to shut the city gates, as your town might exit from these!".

Article Number: 047-09-01-41652