Mysia, Lampsakos, Memnon; Helios/rose
100,00 €
Description
Mysia, Lampsakos, Memnon, ca. 360-340 BC. Radiate youthful head of Helios right / Rose in profile, M-E flanking low across field.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE9 |
| Weight [g]: | 1,04 |
| 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 |
Historical Context
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.
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