Thessaly, Gyrton; jugate heads of Gyrton and horse/head of Gyrtona
Description:
Thessaly, Gyrton, 400 - 350 BC. Jugate heads of youthful Gyrton and horse right / ΓΥPΤΩΝΙΩΝ; head of the nymph Gyrtona right.
Diameter:
AE17 mm
Weight:
4,42 g
Grade:
gF/gF
Attribution:
Sear 2086v.
Commentary:
rare variety; brown patina
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:
009-01-03-41652