bgr_420110 - AIOLIS - LESBOS ISLAND - MYTILENE Hemiobole
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Type : Hemiobole
Date: c. 480-450 AC.
Mint name / Town : Mytilène, Éolide
Metal : billon
Diameter : 9 mm
Weight : 0,33 g.
Rarity : R2
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.
Obverse description : deux têtes de sanglier affrontés.
Reverse
Reverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.
Reverse description : Tête d’animal dans les restes d’un carré creux.
Commentary
Monnaie divisionnaire rare. Semble complètement inédit et non recensé. Manque aux ouvrages consultés.
Historical background
AIOLIS - LESBOS ISLAND - MYTILENE
(6th - 4th century BC)
The island of Lesbos is located opposite the western coast of Asia Minor, at the entrance to the Gulf of Adramyteion at the mouth of the Hellespont. Mytilene, located on the eastern part of the island facing the mainland, was the main city.
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