bgr_879616 - CARIA - MYLASA Drachme
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Type : Drachme
Date: c. 175-160 AC.
Mint name / Town : Mylassa, Carie
Metal : silver
Diameter : 17,5 mm
Orientation dies : 12 h.
Weight : 2,35 g.
Rarity : R2
Coments on the condition:
Flan large, centré. Joli portrait. Monnaie quasi TTB+. Patine grise
Obverse
Obverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.
Obverse description : Tête d'Hélios (Apollon) de face à droite, les cheveux tombant timbré sur la joue d’un aigle tourné à droite.
Reverse
Reverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.
Reverse description : Rose sur sa tige avec un bouton à droite.
Commentary
Imitation des drachmes rhodiennes.
Historical background
CARIA - MYLASA
(3rd - 2nd century BC)
Mylassa, a city of indigenous origin, was located west of Stratonicea, inland, but not far from the Gulf of Bargylos. It was chosen as the capital of Caria under the satrap Hekatomnos (396-377 BC). But his successor, Mausolus, preferred Halicarnassus and transferred the seat of government there in 367 BC. After this date, the city lost its importance. Eupolemos was one of Cassandra's generals who fought in Caria.
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