AEOLIS. Myrina. AR Tetradrachm (14.88 gms), ca. 160-143 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5. Sacks Issue-26; SNG von Aulock-1661. Stephanophoric type. Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right; Reverse: Apollo Grynios standing right, holding branch and phiale; monogram to left, omphalos and amphora at feet; all within laurel wreath. A rather wondrous and enchanting example of an already fantastic and elegant type, this specimen offers light gunmetal gray surfaces with a tinge of burnished gold toning around the devices. The obverse strike in particular seemingly leaps from the flan. Undoubtedly of fine style even if not designated as such.
