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bgr_659882 - THESSALY - GYRTON Trichalque

THESSALY - GYRTON Trichalque XF/AU
220.00 €(Approx. 239.80$ | 184.80£)
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Type : Trichalque
Date: c. 340-320 AC.
Mint name / Town : Gyrton, Thessalie
Metal : copper
Diameter : 18 mm
Orientation dies : 3 h.
Weight : 7,41 g.
Rarity : R2
Coments on the condition:
Flan ovale, centré. Joli revers. Patine marron
Catalogue references :

Obverse


Obverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.
Obverse description : Tête laurée du héros Gyrton (ou Apollon) à gauche.

Reverse


Reverse description : Tête de la nymphe Gyrtone, les cheveux retenus dans un bandeau avec un collier et boucles d’oreille à gauche.
Reverse legend : GURTONION.
Reverse translation : (de Gyrton).

Historical background


THESSALY - GYRTON

(4th - 3rd century BC)

Gyrton was located near the Peneios River and at the mythical foundation of the city by Phlegyas son of Ares, king of the legendary Lapith tribe. He was also the father of Ixion and Koronis, mother of Asklepios. The city was the ally of Athens during the Peloponnesian War.

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