Thessaly, Gyrton; heads of Gyrton and horse/head of Gyrtone
55,00 €
Description
Thessaly, Gyrton, 400 – 344 BC. Head of the hero Gryton right; head and neck of bridled horse right before him / ΓΥΡΤΩΝΙΟΝ; head of nymph Gyrtone right.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE17 |
| Weight [g]: | 4,80 |
| Grade: | gF/gF |
| Attribution: | Rogers 227; SNG Cop 56 |
| Commentary: | dark olive patina, reverse slightly off-center |
Historical Context
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.
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