Description: Mysia, Lampsakos, Memnon, ca. 360-340 BC. Radiate youthful head of Helios right / Rose in profile, M-E flanking low across field.

Diameter: AE9 mm

Weight: 1,04 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: Ashton Solar p. 30, 1; BMC Caria p. 221, 4; SNG Cop (Caria) 914

Commentary: very rare; dark greyish patina with some sandy and greenish deposits, reverse slightly off center

History: Memnon was a prominent Greek general from Rhodes who served for the Persian Empire and fought against the Alexander the Great during his invasion of Asia Minor.

Article Number: 010-02-08-44149