Hello everyone,
I wonder if it is possible to decide upon a reference for this small bronze coin from the island of
Kos? I have been trawling through every potential resource at my disposal which might record a similar looking magistrate's name, but have
had no luck. I am able to make out what I think are the following letters in the
exergue of the
reverse: (Γ or Π) Υ - Θ --. I'm really at a loss, but am wondering if ΠΥΘΙΩΝ could be a possibility? I'm not even sure if such a name is recorded for this small bronze
type.
Anyway, all I have for a rough description is as follows:
Kos,
Caria. c. 3rd-2nd century BC. 10.5mm, 1.42g.
Obv. Head of
Herakles, beardless, right, wearing lion's skin.
Rev. Crab, ΚΩΙ above, club below. Magistrates name in
exergue.
Any further information such as a references would be great. Any identity of the magistrate would be perfect!
Many thanks in advance for your time.
Kind regards to all,
Derek.