Aeolis, Kyme, AE Circa 250-190 BC, Laonikos, Magistrate, Amazon Kyme / Horse

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Description

Aeolis, Kyme, AE (bronze, 7.6g, 20.8mm), Circa 250-190 BC, Laonikos, Magistrate
Obv: Head of the Amazon Kyme to right
Rev: Horse standing to right, foreleg raised above oinochoe; KY above,  Λ between legs; one-handled cup below raised foreleg; ΛAONIKOS in exergue
Ref:  SNG Copenhagen 98-100 (var. letter) Rarity/Choice: Common, VF
Note:  Kyme is an ancient Greek city located on the western coast of  Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey), Amazon warrior of Kyme, a symbolic figure representing the city’s mythical origins and its association with the legendary female warriors.  Horse, a common motif on ancient Greek coins. Horses held significant cultural and economic importance in Greek society, symbolizing strength, speed, and wealth. This coin reflects the rich mythological and cultural heritage of Kyme, as well as its reliance on agriculture and trade, as indicated by the imagery of the Amazon warrior and the horse.