Asia, Aeolis, Myrnia, Tetradrachm ca. 160-143 BC

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Description

Asia. Aeolis. Myrina. AR-Tetradrachm (33 mm, 16.83 g, 12 h). Struck circa 160-143 BC.
Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right, hair falling in three long curls at side and back of neck // Reverse: MYPINAIΩN, Apollo Grynios advancing right, holding patera and laurel branch with fillets, omphalos and amphora at feet; to left, monogram; all within laurel wreath.

BMC 13. Sacks Issue 39, 66a (this coin). SNG Copenhagen -. SNG von Aulock -.

A highly attractive specimen. Beautiful light cabinet tone with hints of golden iridescence. Extremely Fine, well-centred, few minor marks.

Provenance Details

Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 29, 2024, Lot 679.
Ex Dr. Busso Peus Auction 433, 2022, Lot 1239.
Ex Auktion Bank Leu 13, 1975, Lot 212. From the Kirikhan hoard of 1972.

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