Caria, Mylasa, Eupolemos
Description:
Caria, Mylasa, Eupolemos - Strategos of Kassander (295 - 280 BC). Three overlapping Macedonian shields, the outer two with spearheads in the bosses / EΥΠO-ΛEMOΥ; sword in sheath, with strap, monogram left.
Diameter:
AE17 mm
Weight:
4,34 g
Grade:
VF/gVF
Attribution:
BMC Caria p. 128, 4
Commentary:
attractive patina with some light deposits, well centered, sharp details, choice for this type
History:
A theory exists that Eupolemos, some time after his defeat during short Carian expedition, became a dynast in Caria and the coins were minted during this period (cf. Kings, R. "Kings and Colonists. Aspects of Macedonian Imperialism").
Article Number:
011-07-02-41652