bgr_1145677 - MYSIA - MILETOPOLIS Unité
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Type : Unité
Date: c. 150-50 AC.
Mint name / Town : Miletopolis, Mysie
Metal : copper
Diameter : 21,5 mm
Orientation dies : 11 h.
Weight : 7,36 g.
Rarity : R2
Coments on the condition:
Monnaie centrée présentant un joli revers. Usure régulière. Patine foncée
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.
Obverse description : Tête d’Athéna à droite coiffée du casque corinthien à triple aigrette.
Reverse
Reverse description : Deux chouettes se faisant face.
Reverse legend : MILHTOPOLITWN
Reverse translation : (de Miletopolis).
Historical background
MYSIA - MILETOPOLIS
(2nd - 1st century BC)
Miletopolis was located in the northern part of Mysia at the confluence of Rhyndacos and Macestos. The city was reputed to have been founded by the Athenians. Coinage would not begin before the 4th century BC..
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