Description: Thessaly, Gyrton, 400 - 344 BC. Head of the hero Gryton right; head and neck of bridled horse right before him / ΓΥΡΤΩΝΙΟΝ; head of nymph Gyrtone right.

Diameter: AE17 mm

Weight: 4,8 g

Grade: gF/gF

Attribution: Rogers 227; SNG Cop 56

Commentary: dark olive patina, reverse slightly off-center

History: Founding myth of the city credits either Gyrton, brother of Phlegyas, or his sister, the nymph Gyrtone with being the eponym of Gyrton; both are depicted on this coin.

Article Number: 019-03-06-41652