Description: Archaios Numismatics Description: Greek Bronze coin of Skepsis in Troas, Asia Minor minted circa 400-310 B.C. Obverse: Forepart of Pegasos Rhyton (Horn Shaped Drinking Vessel) Reverse: Fir Tree in linear square Mint: Skepsis, Troas Size: 8 mm Weight: 0.83 g Ref: SNG Von Aulock 1579, SNG Cop 483 Condition: aVF, very nice example of this small bronze. As always, Please use the Pictures as your judge as grading is subjective. Notes: The ancient settlement of Skepsis (or Scepsis) (Kourshounli-tepeh) was located in Troas in Asia Minor and was along the Scamander River. It was situated near the source of the Aesepus, high up on Mount Ida. The town was located at the village of Kurşunlutepe, near the town of Bayramiç in Turkey. The settlement is notable for being the location where the famous library of Aristotle was kept before being moved to Pergamum and Alexandria. The memorable discovery there, during the time of Sulla, of the works of Aristotle and Theophrastus, which had been buried by the illiterate relations of one Neleus (a pupil of Aristotle and friend of Theophrastus), so that they would not be carried off by Attalus I, who was then founding the Library of Pergamum. Several times in its history, the citizens of Skepsis were forced to move elsewhere. When citizens of surrounding cities were forced to migrate to Troy, citizens of Skepsis were also forced to relocate. The city was again evacuated in 310 BC while the residents of surrounding cities were made to move to Alexandria Troas but were afterwards allowed to return home by Lysimachus. Excerpts From Head, Hist. Num; Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia We Thank You for stopping in and taking time to look at and bid on our listings. Good Luck Bidding or Buying ! We encourage you to click the "See other items" link above in the "Seller Information" area of the listing as well to check out our other items posted. We have a variety of great classical and other ancient numismatic items available. We will be regularly continuing to post for sale and auction a wide variety of Ancient Roman, Greek, and Eastern coins as well as Medieval, Byzantine, and some Modern coins as well. We do combine shipping if buying or winning multiple items. Just contact us before you pay and let us know and we will gladly send an updated invoice with the combined shipping amount. You can also follow us to be notified when new listings are posted. With over 20 years in the numismatics hobby we continue to revel in the excitement that comes from holding each new small piece of history in our hands. We enjoy the enduring sense of history both of the prior uses and users as well as the creativity and necessity that surround the time and place at which these coins were minted and used in circulation. Our aim is to cater not just to the high end collector but also to the hobbyist and the newly initiated and those on a limited budget. Everyone starts the hobby somewhere and where we can share our knowledge to help inform or jumpstart your collecting pleasure we will aim to do so. We want you to love every purchase you make with us and we always stand by the quality and authenticity of all the coins we are selling.
Price: 45 USD
Location: Seattle, Washington
End Time: 2024-12-11T21:31:34.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Era: Ancient
Historical Period: Greek (450 BC-100 AD)
Composition: Bronze
