Aiolis, Myrina Mint, AE circa 200-0 BC

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Description

Aiolis, Myrina Mint, AE (bronze,2.19g,12mm), circa 200-0 BC
Obv: Radiate head of Helios right within dotted border
Rev: MY – RI, ethnic across field divided by large footed amphora (vase)
Ref: SNG Copenhagen 226 Rarity/Choice: Common, aVF (light deposit and roughness otherwise smooth oxidized patina)
Note: Coins from Myrina, an ancient city located in the region of Aeolis (in present-day Turkey), provide valuable insights into the history and culture of the city during the Hellenistic period. AE coins, made of bronze or copper alloys, were commonly minted by Greek cities for everyday transactions and trade. During the timeframe of circa 200-0 BC, Myrina would have been an active center of commerce, culture, and civic life within the Aeolian League. The Aeolian League was a confederation of Greek city-states in the northwestern part of Asia Minor, known for their contributions to literature, philosophy, and the arts.