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Home ▸ Catalog ▸ |Greek Coins| ▸ |Geographic - All Periods| ▸ |Anatolia| ▸ |Caria| ▸ |Mylasa||View Options:   | | | Mylasa (Milas, Turkey today) was often mentioned by ancient writers. The first mention is from early 7th century B.C., when Arselis, a Carian leader from Mylasa, helped Gyges in his fight for the Lydian throne. Under Persia, Mylasa was the chief city of Caria. Mylasa joined the Delian League c. 455 B.C., but Persian rule was restored by 400. Mylasa was the hometown and first capital of the Hecatomnid dynasty, nominally Persian satraps, but practically kings of Caria and the surrounding region, 377 - 352 B.C. In the Hellenistic era, the city was contested by Alexander's successors, but prospered. Mylasa was severely damaged in the Roman Civil War in 40 B.C., but again regained prosperity under Roman rule. |
This type was attributed to Bargylia, a center for Artemis Kindyas worship, until an obverse was die linked to Mylasa. However, the die linked coin may not actually be the same Artemis Kindyas reverse, it may be similar but Athena. Discovery of additional specimens may clarify the attribution. -- The Coinage in the Name of Alexander the Great and Philip Arrhidaeus by Martin J. PriceSH26067. Silver drachm, Price 2493A, Winterthur 1559, Müller Alexander -, SNG Cop -, SNG Alpha Bank -, SNG Munchen -, SNG Saroglos -, VF, weight 4.147 g, maximum diameter 18.9 mm, die axis 0o, Caria, Mylasa or Bargylia mint, posthumous, c. 300 - c. 280 B.C.; obverse head of Herakles right, wearing Nemean Lion skin, scalp over head, forepaws tied at neck; reverse Zeus seated left on throne without back, nude to the waist, himation around hips and legs, eagle in extended right hand, long scepter vertical behind in left hand, right leg drawn back, AΛEΞAN∆POY downward behind, Artemis Kindyas (control symbol) in left field, Σ monogram under throne; rare; SOLD Out of Stock!
Mylasa, Caria, c. 170 - 130 B.C.
Mylas is an ancient city on the coast of southwestern Turkey. They traded and did business with the people of Rhodes. "The Pseudo-Rhodian Drachms of Mylasa" by Richard Ashton in Numismatic Chronicle 1992 catalogs and discusses a hoard of very similar drachms attributed to Mylasa. The control marks on this example were missing from that hoard.
Ex William Turner Collection. William Turner (1792 - 1867), British diplomat of the early 19th century, authored his interesting and opinionated Journal of a Tour in Levante (1820) describing his adventures in the area. This specimen was obtained by Turner in the course of his travels (1812 - 1817).GS70822. Silver drachm, Pseudo-Rhodian Drachm; SNG Tüb 3638, Ashton Mylasa -, SNG Keckman -, SNG Cop -, SNGvA -, SNG Mugla -, BMC Caria -, aVF, weight 2.056 g, maximum diameter 15.8 mm, die axis 0o, Mylasa mint, c. 170 - 130 B.C.; obverse head of Helios facing (not radiate), eagle with wings closed standing right in front of right cheek; reverse rose on stem with branch and bud on both sides, Π - E / A - M flanking across the field; ex Heritage Auctions 231407, lot 64054; from Alex G. Malloy Auction XLIV 126; ex William Turner Collection; rare variant; SOLD
Macedonian Kingdom, Alexander the Great, 336 - 323 B.C.
This type was attributed to Bargylia, a center for Artemis Kindyas worship, until an obverse was die linked to Mylasa. However, the die linked coin may not actually be the same Artemis Kindyas reverse, it may be similar but Athena. Discovery of additional specimens may clarify the attribution. -- The Coinage in the Name of Alexander the Great and Philip Arrhidaeus by Martin J. PriceGS88922. Silver drachm, Price 2493, Thompson Mylasa 11, Armenak 566, Müller Alexander -, SNG Cop -, SNG Alpha Bank -, SNG Munchen -, SNG Saroglos -, VF, well centered, light toning, light marks, closed edge crack, weight 3.907 g, maximum diameter 18.5 mm, die axis 0o, Caria, Mylasa or Bargylia mint, posthumous, c. 300 - c. 280 B.C.; obverse head of Herakles right, wearing Nemean Lion skin, scalp over head, forepaws tied at neck; reverse Zeus seated left on throne without back, nude to the waist, himation around hips and legs, eagle in extended right hand, long scepter vertical behind in left hand, right leg drawn back, AΛEΞAN∆POY downward behind, Artemis Kindyas (control symbol) in left field; rare; SOLD
Mylasa, Caria, 420 - 390 B.C.
Mylasa (Milas, Turkey today) was often mentioned by ancient writers. The first mention is from early 7th century B.C., when Arselis, a Carian leader from Mylasa, helped Gyges in his fight for the Lydian throne. Under Persia, Mylasa was the chief city of Caria. Mylasa joined the Delian League c. 455 B.C., but Persian rule was restored by 400. Mylasa was the hometown and first capital of the Hecatomnid dynasty, nominally Persian satraps, but practically kings of Caria and the surrounding region, 377 - 352 B.C. In the Hellenistic era, the city was contested by Alexander's successors, but prospered. Mylasa was severely damaged in the Roman Civil War in 40 B.C., but again regained prosperity under Roman rule.GA71823. Silver hemiobol, SNG Keckman 838, Troxell Carians 1B, McClean 8517, cf. SNGvA 7807 (type 1A: trident and NE below); cf. SNG Kayhan 834 (type 1C: no trident), gVF, obverse off-center, weight 0.501 g, maximum diameter 8.1 mm, die axis 45o, Mylasa (Milas, Turkey) mint, obverse forepart of roaring lion right, head turned back left, foreleg below; reverse facing forepart of facing lion, from above, trident head upward below, all within shallow round incuse; SOLD
Mylasa, Caria, c. 450 - 400 B.C.
Under Achaemenid Persian rule, Mylasa was the chief city of Caria. The Persian satrap (governor) ruled the city in varying degrees of allegiance to the emperor. Mylasa was a regionally prominent member of the Delian League, 460 - 450 B.C., but Persian rule was restored towards the end of the century.GA71646. Silver hemiobol, Milesian standard, SNG Kayhan 934 ff., SNG Cop 379 (uncertain Anatolia); SNGvA 7803 (Ionia); SNG Tüb 2997 (Miletos); Klein 429 (same), Choice VF, lightly etched surfaces, weight 0.570 g, maximum diameter 8.0 mm, die axis 0o, Mylasa (Milas, Turkey) mint, c. 450 - 400 B.C.; obverse facing forepart of lion, from above; reverse scorpion in incuse square; scarce; SOLD
Geta, 209 - c. 26 December 211 A.D., Mylasa, Caria
RP14682. Bronze AE 36, SNGvA 2630; SNG Cop 437; BMC Caria p. 133, 38, F, weight 23.128 g, maximum diameter 36.3 mm, die axis 180o, Mylasa (Milas, Turkey) mint, as caesar, 198 - 209 A.D.; obverse ΠO CEΠTI-MIOC ΓETAC KAIC, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; reverse MULA - CEΩN, facing cult statue of Zeus Labraundos, wearing polos, labrys (double-axe) in right, spear in left, inside Ionian tetrastyle temple; large and interesting bronze; SOLD
Augustus, 16 January 27 B.C. - 19 August 14 A.D., Mylasa, Caria
Octavian Augustus, the first and possibly greatest Roman emperor, founded the empire after defeating Mark Antony and Cleopatra. He died at 77 years, having ruled 27 B.C. to 14 A.D.RX93080. Bronze AE 18, RPC Online I 2788 (5 spec.), Akarca 40, SNG Cop -, BMC Caria -, VF, green patina, a little off center, ethnic not fully struck, weight 2.973 g, maximum diameter 17.6 mm, die axis 0o, Mylasa mint, c. 10 B.C. - c. 10 A.D.; obverse bare head of Augustus right, apluster before; reverse MΨΛAΣEΩN, head of Zeus Osogoa right; very rare; SOLD
Caracalla, 28 January 198 - 8 April 217 A.D., Mylasa, Caria
Mylasa is today Milas, in Mugla Province in southwestern Turkey. Mylasa suffered great damage when it was taken by Labienus in the Roman Civil War in 40 B.C., but it regained prosperity and was frequently mentioned by ancient writers. At the time of Strabo the city boasted two remarkable orators, Euthydemos and Hybreas. Various inscriptions tell us that the Phrygian cults were represented there by the worship of Sabazios; the Egyptian, by that of Isis and Osiris. There was also a temple of Nemesis.RP63955. Bronze AE 32, Akarca 82; SNGvA 2628; BMC Caria p. 132, 34 var. (bare head); SNG Cop -, aF, smoothing, weight 18.176 g, maximum diameter 31.6 mm, die axis 180o, Mylasa (Milas, Turkey) mint, obverse AY K MAP AY ANTΩNINOC, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; reverse MYΛA/CEΩN, river-god Kybersos reclining left, himation over lower limbs and left shoulder, poppy and two stalks of grain in right hand, cornucopia behind in left; rare; SOLD
Mylasa, Caria, c. 420 - 390 B.C.
Mylasa (Milas, Turkey today) was often mentioned by ancient writers. The first mention is from early 7th century B.C., when Arselis, a Carian leader from Mylasa, helped Gyges in his fight for the Lydian throne. Under Persia, Mylasa was the chief city of Caria. Mylasa joined the Delian League c. 455 B.C., but Persian rule was restored by 400. Mylasa was the hometown and first capital of the Hecatomnid dynasty, nominally Persian satraps, but practically kings of Caria and the surrounding region, 377 - 352 B.C. In the Hellenistic era, the city was contested by Alexander's successors, but prospered. Mylasa was severely damaged in the Roman Civil War in 40 B.C., but again regained prosperity under Roman rule.GA68731. Silver tetartemorion, HN Online 980; SNG Kayhan 940 - 943; SNG Keckman I 926; SNG Tübingen 3001 (Miletos); SNG Cop -, VF, well centered and nice for the type, weight 0.263 g, maximum diameter 5.8 mm, die axis 45o, Mylasa (Milas, Turkey) mint, c. 420 - 390 B.C.; obverse forepart of lion right, head turned back left; reverse bird standing left within incuse square; SOLD
Persian Achaemenid Empire, Carian Satrapy, Hekatomnos, c. 392 - 377 B.C.
Hecatomnus was a native of Mylasa, which he made his capital and the seat of his government. His coins often depict Zeus Labrandenos from the celebrated temple of that name near Mylasa. The Persian emperor appointed Hecatomnus to command naval forces in the war against Evagoras of Cyprus, but he not only took no part in support of the Emperor, but secretly supplied Evagoras with money for mercenaries. The disorganized Persian monarchy took no action against Hecatomnus and he continued to rule Caria until his death. He left three sons, Mausolus, Idrieus and Pixodarus - all of whom - in their turn, succeeded him in the sovereignty.GS76809. Silver tetartemorion, Troxell Carians 2c, SNG Keckman 848 ff., SNG Kayhan 837 ff., SNG Tüb 3312 ff., Klein 507, Traité II -, SNG Cop -, gVF, area of flat strike on male head, toned, weight 0.172 g, maximum diameter 5.9 mm, die axis 0o, Mylasa (Milas, Turkey) mint, c. 390 - 380 B.C.; obverse forepart of lion right, head turned back left, tongue protruding; reverse male head (Apollo?) facing slightly left, with long hair, no inscriptions or symbols, all within a round incuse; SOLD
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