Roma Numismatics Ltd
Auction XIII 23 March 2017
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Mysia, Lampsakos AR Drachm. Memnon of Rhodes, mid 4th century BC. Pseudo-Rhodian type. Youthful head of Helios to left on radiate solar disk / Rose with buds to either side; M-E flanking. Ashton, Memnon 26; SNG France -; SNG Copenhagen 913 (Rhodes); SNG von Aulock 2769 (Megiste). 3.07g, 14mm, 5h.
Good Very Fine. Pleasant style. Rare.
Memnon was the commander of the Greek mercenaries in the service of Darios III when Alexander launched his invasion of the Persian empire in 334 BC. Though his troops were massacred at the Granicus by the victorious Macedonians, he led a competent resistance which, had he not died of illness, would have seriously endangered Alexander's campaign in Asia.
Good Very Fine. Pleasant style. Rare.
Memnon was the commander of the Greek mercenaries in the service of Darios III when Alexander launched his invasion of the Persian empire in 334 BC. Though his troops were massacred at the Granicus by the victorious Macedonians, he led a competent resistance which, had he not died of illness, would have seriously endangered Alexander's campaign in Asia.