Kyme in Aiolis. Eagle and cup. Circa 350–250 BCE. AE10. 1.68 grams

Kyme in Aiolis. Eagle and cup. Circa 350–250 BCE. AE10. 1.68 grams

£28.00
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Kyme in Aiolis. Eagle and cup. Circa 350–250 BCE. AE10. 1.68 grams
  • Kyme in Aiolis. Eagle and cup. Circa 350–250 BCE. AE10. 1.68 grams
  • Kyme in Aiolis. Eagle and cup. Circa 350–250 BCE. AE10. 1.68 grams
  • Kyme in Aiolis. Eagle and cup. Circa 350–250 BCE. AE10. 1.68 grams
  • Kyme in Aiolis. Eagle and cup. Circa 350–250 BCE. AE10. 1.68 grams
Kyme in Aiolis. Eagle and cup. Circa 350–250 BCE. AE10. 1.68 grams

Kyme in Aiolis. Eagle and cup. Circa 350–250 BCE. AE10. 1.68 grams

£28.00

 

  • Issuing Authority: City-state of Kyme (Cyme), the largest of the 12 Aeolian cities.

  • Geography: Aeolis, Asia Minor (located near modern-day Nemrut Limani, Turkey).

  • Date: Circa 350–250 BCE (Late Classical to Early Hellenistic period).

  • Metal: Bronze (AE).

  • Size/Weight: 10mm (AE 10) / 1.68 grams.

Visual Analysis

Side Element Description
Obverse The Eagle An eagle standing right with its wings closed. The Greek letter E is visible to the left, which is a shortened form of the city's name (KY or KYM).
Reverse The Cup A one-handled cup (variously described as a kyathos, skyphos, or oinochoe). This was the primary civic symbol of Kyme.

Ex T & T auctions. The Jennifer Collection

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