Bargylia, Caria, 2nd - 1st Century B.C.

Bargylia was said to have been founded by Bellerophon in honor of his companion Bargylos, who had been killed by a kick from Pegasos. "Near Bargylia (in Karia opposite the island of Kos) is the temple of Artemis Kindyas, round which the rain is believed to fall without striking it..." - Strabo, Geography 14.2.20

Bronze AE 11, SNG Cop 178, F, Bargylia mint, weight 2.567g, maximum diameter 14.5mm, die axis 270o, obverse forepart of Pegasos right; reverse BARGULIHTWN, forepart of stag right; scarce.

$210.00