archaicwonder:Greek Tetradrachm from Myrina, Aeolis c. 155-145 BCStruck on an especially large medal
archaicwonder:Greek Tetradrachm from Myrina, Aeolis c. 155-145 BCStruck on an especially large medallic flan. The obverse one of the great masterpieces of Greek numismatic art.A laureate head of Apollo right. On the reverse, Apollo Grynios standing right, holding branch and phiale; monogram to left, omphalos and amphora at feet to right; all within laurel wreath. There was a Temple dedicated to Apollo Gryneion 4.5 miles away from Myrina in the city of Gryneion, which was an ancient center for prophecy.The ruins of Myrina are located on the Beriki Tepe hill, on the left bank of the Pytikos River. Its site is believed to be occupied by the modern Sandarlik at the mouth of the Koca Çay in Turkey. -- source link