GREEK. CARIA, Myndos. Mid 2nd century BC. Silver Trihemiobol (1.04g). Theodotos, magistrate. Head of youthful Dionysos right, wearing ivy wreath / Grape bunch. Cf. HN Online 1739; cf. BMC 14; cf. Karl 274 (different magistrate); cf. SNG Keckman 244 (illegible magistrate). Undoubtedly among the finest known for this type in both preservation and strike quality. Moreover, the reverse appears to bear an unusual legend that may represent an unlisted variety, a feature that clearly merits further scholarly study. aEF. This silver trihemiobol was struck at Myndos, a small but self-aware coastal city of Caria that maintained its own coinage despite larger imperial powers in the background. The magistrate's name points to the hands-on role of local officials in supervising the mint, a classic hallmark of the Greek polis. Modest in value but widely used in daily trade, pieces like this quietly sustained regional commerce while reinforcing Myndos' own civic identity. For the most similar example see; Nomos Auction 20, lot 126, hammered US$400. (P)

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