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MACEDON, Mende. AR TritartemorionCirca 460-423 BC
Diameter: 10 mm
Weight: 0.62 grams
Obverse: Ass standing right
Reverse: Crow standing left within
incuse square
Reference:
SNG ANS 358 (same
obverse die)
Other: 11h … VF,
toned.
Good metal
CNG 321 – Lot #30
Mende was probably built during the 9th century BC by Eretrian
colonists. The city owes its name to the minthe
plant, a species of
mint that
still sprouts in the
area. Mende's abundant lumber resources and possession of silver, gold and lead mines led to its rapid development. From the 6th century BC, it was one of the cities that controlled trade routes along the coast of
Thrace; there were even confirmed dealings with the Greek colonies in
Italy, especially concerning the export of the famous local wine Mendaeos oinos.
During the 5th century BC, Mende became one of the most important allies of
Athens and joined the Delian League, paying a tax that varied from six up to fifteen Attic talents
per year. However, in 423 BC, it managed to revolt against Athenian rule, a situation that did not last long as the Athenians quickly suppressed the revolt
