bgr_695636 - THESSALY - GYRTON Dichalque
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Type : Dichalque
Date: c. 340-330 AC.
Mint name / Town : Gyrton, Thessalie
Metal : copper
Diameter : 18 mm
Orientation dies : 12 h.
Weight : 4,31 g.
Rarity : R2
Coments on the condition:
Flan large, centré. Très jolie représentation du droit. Fine usure régulière. Patine foncée
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.
Obverse description : Tête nue du héros Gyrton à droite devant la tête et le cou d’un cheval à droite.
Reverse
Reverse description : Tête de la nymphe Gyrtone, les cheveux retenus dans un bandeau avec un collier et boucles d’oreille.
Reverse legend : GURTONION
Reverse translation : (de Gyrton).
Commentary
Ce type semble beaucoup plus rare que ne le laissent supposer les ouvrages généraux. L’exemplaire de la collection BCD, Triton XV, n° 78 s’est vendu 1750$.
This type seems much rarer than general works suggest. The copy from the BCD collection, Triton XV, n° 78 sold for $1750
This type seems much rarer than general works suggest. The copy from the BCD collection, Triton XV, n° 78 sold for $1750
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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