Ancient Coin Collectors Guild
Numismatic Society of South Australia
American Numismatic Society
American Numismatic Association

Aeolis, Kyme, AR Tetradrachm, 165-140 BC

¥193,391.56

  • 1,234.01 USD
  • 1,134.00 €
  • 1,850.00 AUD
  • 2,001.28  NZD
 Add to Wishlist & notifications
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity
Insured via Australia Post
7-day change of mind refund policy
Spend ¥52,267.99, get 3% off
Spend ¥73,175.19, get 5% off
Spend ¥94,082.38, get 7% off
Origin: Aeolis, Kyme
Denomination: Tetradrachm
Composition: Silver
Date: 165-140 BC
Obverse: Head of the Amazon Kyme right, wearing taenia
Reverse: Horse walking right, skyphos (one-handled cup) below, KYMAIΩN left, ΣEYΘHΣ (magistrate) in exergue, all within laurel-wreath
Size: 34.2mm, 16.409g, 12h
Grade: Choice gVF, fine style, slightly off-centre, high relief, lightly toned, dark spots
Provenance: ex FORVM Ancient Coins (March 2006)
References: SNG Berry 996; SNG Von Aulock 1640; Oakley 59 (same obverse die); SNG Fitzwilliam 4311 = Pozzi 2301 (same obverse die); McClean 7901; BMC Troas 78-79; SNG Copenhagen 103-105 var. (name of magistrate); SGCV II 4183 var. (name of magistrate)
General: Kyme was the the most important of twelve cities in Aeolis, the other cities being: Kyme, Larissa, Neonteichus, Temnus, Cilla, Notium, Aegioressa, Pitane, Aegaeae, Myrina , Smyrna and Gryneia. Located on the coast of modern-day Turkey it was a port city with significant trade. Kyme produced regular coinage from 350BC until it fell under the Roman Empire in 133 BC. Undoubtedly its most famous coinage are the beautiful wreathed silver tetradrachms which feature Kyme the Amazon on the obverse and a horse within a wreath on the reverse. Also on the reverse is the name of the ruling magistrate. Twelve such magistrates have been identified.
  1. Lifetime guarantee

    All ancient coins and antiquities are guaranteed authentic for life for your peace of mind. You may return an item for a refund, at any time, if it is established by a suitably qualified and experienced professional certifier that it is not authentic. Our coins are sourced from reputable sources including established auction houses and select wholesale sources.

  2. Certificate of Authenticity

    A certifcate of authenticity with this guarantee is included with every purchase, with a photo of the coin and a detailed description. Certificates are not issued for bulk lots in our bulk category for practical reasons, however the lifetime guarantee still stands.

  3. Change of mind

    Additionally, you may refund your purchase (excluding shipping) for any reason, if you notify us within 7 days of receiving it.

  4. Other

    We recommend only buying from dealers who offer lifetime guarantees. All our coins are researched using our extensive library of references and online databases. Our attributions are more complete than most dealers.

  1. Worldwide Shipping

    We ship worldwide!

  2. Shipping Carrier

    All shipping is via Australia Post unless otherwise advised.

  3. Flat rates

    Flat rates are offered for shipping for your convenience.

  4. Insurance & Tracking

    All items are posted via registered post and insured for your peace of mind.

  5. General Terms & Conditions

    Please see our terms & conditions page for more details.

All references used by Ancient Coin Traders

Aeolis, Kyme, AR Tetradrachm, 165-140 BC
Alexander the Great, AR Drachm, 336-300BC