Aeolis, Myrina; Apollo/lyre
Description:
Aeolis, Myrina, 2nd century AD. Kornelios, magistrate. AP KOPNHΛIOY; laureate and draped bust of Apollo right, palm branch before / ΜΥΡΙΝΑΙΩΝ; lyre, palm branch to inner left.
Diameter:
AE14 mm
Weight:
1,64 g
Grade:
aVF/VF
Attribution:
SNG Cop 228-9
Commentary:
rare; olive-grey patina, well centered with clear legends
History:
After two severe earthquakes in 17 AD and 106 AD Myrina was in seriuos decline, what can be seen in more and more inferior artistic quality of city's coinage.
Article Number:
024-03-02-41652