CVC & Collectables presents this ancient bronze issue from Bargylia in Caria, struck during the 2nd-1st Century BC. Certified NGC Fine (F), this attractive provincial bronze features Artemis Kindyas, the city’s principal deity, paired with the mythical winged horse Pegasos, a symbol closely associated with Greek mythology and civic identity.
Coin Highlights:
- Region: Caria, Bargylia
- Date: 2nd-1st Century BC
- Denomination: AE 14
- Composition: Bronze
- Grade: NGC Fine (F)
- Diameter: Approximately 14-17 mm
- Reference: BMC Caria 4; SNG Helsinki 25
- Mint: Bargylia, Caria
Obverse:
- Veiled head of Artemis Kindyas facing right.
- Artemis was the patron goddess of Bargylia and was worshipped at the nearby sanctuary of Kindya, one of the region’s most important religious centers.
Reverse:
- Pegasos flying right.
- Legend: BAΡΓYΛIHTΩN (“Of the Bargylians”).
- The winged horse serves as a distinctive civic emblem and reflects the city’s Greek cultural heritage.
About Bargylia:
According to Greek tradition, Bargylia was founded by settlers associated with the hero Bellerophon. The city became known for its harbor, religious significance, and strategic location along important maritime trade routes. During the Hellenistic and Roman periods, Bargylia continued striking bronze coinage for local circulation, preserving its unique civic identity through distinctive designs.
Collectibility:
Bronze issues of Bargylia are sought after by collectors of Greek provincial coinage due to their association with Artemis Kindyas and the attractive Pegasos reverse type. Certified examples provide an affordable opportunity to acquire an authentic ancient coin from one of Caria’s historic coastal cities. Find more alike here!
