Caria, Myndos; Poseidon/dolphin
80,00 €
Description
Caria, Myndos, 4th century BC. Laureate head of Poseidon right / MY; dolphin right, trident below.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE11 |
| Weight [g]: | 1,16 |
| Grade: | VF/aVF |
| Attribution: | SNG Keckman 235; SNG Kayhan 847 |
| Commentary: | rare; green patina, some pitting, good details and well centered |
Historical Context
The famous philosopher Diogenes visited Myndos and remarked ironically about the overdimensional city gates: "I urge you to shut the city gates, as your town might exit from these!".
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