AEOLIS. Kyme. AR Tetradrachm (16.85 gms), ca. 155-143 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. BMC-77. Euktemon, magistrate. Stephanophoric type. Obverse: Head of the Amazon Kyme right, wearing tainia; Reverse: Horse prancing right; one-handled cup below, EYKTEMΩN in exergue; all within wreath. Always of rather elegant manufacture, this alluring specimen also offers a charming, well-centered strike, along with a steely gray tone and hints of brilliance remaining.
