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Ionia, Smyrna Æ20. Pseudo-autonomous issue, circa 2nd-3rd century BC. Draped bust of the Amazon Smyrna left, with right breast bared, wearing mural crown and holding labrys over shoulder; CMVPNA around / Prow of galley to right; CMVPNAIΩN around. SNG Copenhagen 1266. 4.42g, 20mm, 6h.
Very Fine.
Acquired from Savoca Numismatik GmbH, Munich.
Smyrna was one of several predominantly Ionian cities that ascribed their foundation to Amazons, along with Myrina, Sinope, Kyme, Gryne, Ephesos, Pitania, Magnesia, Clete, Pygela, Latoreria and Amastris. On this coin we see the Amazon Smyrna depicted in characteristic fashion with one breast bared and carrying the double-headed axe associated with Amazon warriors. The turreted crown conflates her with Tyche, and alludes to her mythical foundation of the city.
Very Fine.
Acquired from Savoca Numismatik GmbH, Munich.
Smyrna was one of several predominantly Ionian cities that ascribed their foundation to Amazons, along with Myrina, Sinope, Kyme, Gryne, Ephesos, Pitania, Magnesia, Clete, Pygela, Latoreria and Amastris. On this coin we see the Amazon Smyrna depicted in characteristic fashion with one breast bared and carrying the double-headed axe associated with Amazon warriors. The turreted crown conflates her with Tyche, and alludes to her mythical foundation of the city.