AEOLIS. Myrina. Ca. mid-2nd century BC. AR tetradrachm (33mm, 16.91 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 2/5, Fine Style, brushed, scratch. Laureate head of Apollo right / MYPINAIΩN, Apollo Grynios standing right, filleted laurel branch in left hand, phiale in right; omphalus and amphora before, ΠY monogram behind, all in laurel border. SNG von Aulock -. SNG Copenhagen -. Fine Style devices cleanly struck into the icy flan. Gryneion was an ancient city located in Aeolis, not far from Myrina. It was famous for its temple dedicated to Apollo Gryneios, the aspect of the God dedicated to the protection and care of temples and sanctuaries. This temple was an important religious center, and the worship of Apollo was a significant aspect of the region's religious life, as noted by Strabo and Pausanias. HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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