Description: Archaios Numismatics Description: Greek Bronze Coin of Kyme in Aeolis, 2nd to 1st Century BC under Magistrate Apatourios. Obverse: Draped bust of Artemis Right with her bow and quiver over her shoulder Reverse: Oinochoe or Skyphos Drinking Vessel that is flanked by Laurel branches, KY ethnic above, Magistrate name (Apatourios) around base A-ΠA/T-OY/P-I/O-Σ. Mint:Kyme, Aeolis Size: 15 mm Weight: 3.5 g Ref: SNG Van Aulock 1641 Inventory: 62.2 Condition: VF, A Nice example of a less common coin type and magistrate from Kyme Use the Picture as your judge as grading is subjective. Notes: Cyme (Namourt), one of the oldest and noblest of the Aeolian cities (B. M. C., Troas, p. xlix), probably a colony of Cyme in Euboea, though according to tradition it was founded by the Amazon Kyme (cf. Imhoof, ‘Die Amazonen auf griech. Münzen,’ in Nomisma, ii. p. 1 f.). Its inhabitants were mainly agricultural, and averse to seafaring. From Head, Hist. Numorum. We Thank You for stopping in and taking time to look at and bid on our listings. Good Luck Bidding !We encourage you to click the "See other items" link above in the "Seller Information" area of the listing as well to check out our other items posted. We have a variety of great classical and other ancient numismatic items available. We will be regularly continuing to post for sale and auction a wide variety of Ancient Roman, Greek, and Eastern coins as well as Medieval, Byzantine, and some Modern coins as well. You can also follow us to be notified when new listings are posted. With over 20 years in the numismatics hobby we continue to revel in the excitement that comes from holding each new small piece of history in our hands. We enjoy the enduring sense of history both of the prior uses and users as well as the creativity and necessity that surround the time and place at which these coins were minted and used in circulation.Our aim is to cater not just to the high end collector but also to the hobbyist and the newly initiated and those on a limited budget. Everyone starts the hobby somewhere and where we can share our knowledge to help inform or jumpstart your collecting pleasure we will aim to do so. We want you to love every purchase you make with us and we always stand by the quality and authenticity of all the coins we are selling.
Price: 45 USD
Location: Seattle, Washington
End Time: 2023-12-25T18:44:37.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Historical Period: Greek (450 BC-100 AD)
Composition: Bronze
Era: Ancient
