KOS -- Bargylia, Karia, c. 100 B.C.

"Near Bargylia [in Karia opposite the island of Kos] is the temple of Artemis Kindyas, round which the rain is believed to fall without striking it. And there was once a place called Kindye." - Strabo, Geography 14.2.20

Bronze AE 11, cf. SNG von Aulock supp. 8074 - 5 (hemidrachm with same types), BMC -, SGCV -, SNG Keckman -, Weber -, Lindgren -, SNG Cop -, VF, Bargylia mint, weight 1.665g, maximum diameter 11.8mm, die axis 0o, c. 100 B.C.; obverse veiled head of Artemis Kindyas right; reverse BARGULIHTWN, stag standing right. UTMOST RARITY.

$300.00