Aeolis, Cyme Bronze Coin (about 2250-2350 years ago)
This small bronze coin comes from the ancient Greek city of Cyme in Aeolis (western coast of modern Turkey). Cyme was one of several important Greek cities in this coastal region, situated on important trade routes between the Aegean Sea and inland Anatolia.
Coin Description:
Front side: Forepart (front half) of a horse
Back side: Cup with handle (possibly a kantharos or drinking vessel)
Technical Details:
Bronze composition
17mm diameter, weighing 4.01 grams
No specific denomination mentioned (likely a local small-value bronze coin)
Reference: Ex. HJB August 2018, lot 177854
No certification mentioned
Date: 350-250 BCE
Historical Significance:
Cyme was an important Greek colony in western Anatolia (modern Turkey) and part of the Aeolian League of cities. During this period, Greek city-states along the Aegean coast maintained their distinctive local identities while gradually coming under the influence of larger Hellenistic kingdoms after Alexander the Great's conquests. The horse design may reflect the city's agricultural wealth or mythological associations, while the drinking cup likely connects to the worship of Dionysus, god of wine and festivities.
This small bronze coin comes from the ancient Greek city of Cyme in Aeolis (western coast of modern Turkey). Cyme was one of several important Greek cities in this coastal region, situated on important trade routes between the Aegean Sea and inland Anatolia.
Coin Description:
Front side: Forepart (front half) of a horse
Back side: Cup with handle (possibly a kantharos or drinking vessel)
Technical Details:
Bronze composition
17mm diameter, weighing 4.01 grams
No specific denomination mentioned (likely a local small-value bronze coin)
Reference: Ex. HJB August 2018, lot 177854
No certification mentioned
Date: 350-250 BCE
Historical Significance:
Cyme was an important Greek colony in western Anatolia (modern Turkey) and part of the Aeolian League of cities. During this period, Greek city-states along the Aegean coast maintained their distinctive local identities while gradually coming under the influence of larger Hellenistic kingdoms after Alexander the Great's conquests. The horse design may reflect the city's agricultural wealth or mythological associations, while the drinking cup likely connects to the worship of Dionysus, god of wine and festivities.
This small bronze coin comes from the ancient Greek city of Cyme in Aeolis (western coast of modern Turkey). Cyme was one of several important Greek cities in this coastal region, situated on important trade routes between the Aegean Sea and inland Anatolia.
Coin Description:
Front side: Forepart (front half) of a horse
Back side: Cup with handle (possibly a kantharos or drinking vessel)
Technical Details:
Bronze composition
17mm diameter, weighing 4.01 grams
No specific denomination mentioned (likely a local small-value bronze coin)
Reference: Ex. HJB August 2018, lot 177854
No certification mentioned
Date: 350-250 BCE
Historical Significance:
Cyme was an important Greek colony in western Anatolia (modern Turkey) and part of the Aeolian League of cities. During this period, Greek city-states along the Aegean coast maintained their distinctive local identities while gradually coming under the influence of larger Hellenistic kingdoms after Alexander the Great's conquests. The horse design may reflect the city's agricultural wealth or mythological associations, while the drinking cup likely connects to the worship of Dionysus, god of wine and festivities.
