bgr_659882 - THESSALY - GYRTON Trichalque

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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 :

HGCS. 4/368

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.

THESSALY - GYRTON Dichalque VF

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THESSALY - GYRTON Dichalque XF

250.00 €

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THESSALY - GYRTON Dichalque AU

280.00 €

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bgr_659882 - THESSALY - GYRTON Trichalque

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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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