Mylasa was an important city in Caria, and is attested in writing from the 7th century BC.
During Persian rule, Mylasa was the capital city of Caria. A dynasty was established by Hekatomnos in the 4th Century BC, and were officially subjects of the Persians - but Greek in language and culture.
Between 377-352 BC it was ruled by Mausolus, who brought it great wealth and importance, and from whom the name 'Mausoleum' comes.
During Persian rule, Mylasa was the capital city of Caria. A dynasty was established by Hekatomnos in the 4th Century BC, and were officially subjects of the Persians - but Greek in language and culture.
Between 377-352 BC it was ruled by Mausolus, who brought it great wealth and importance, and from whom the name 'Mausoleum' comes.
Modern location: Milas, Turkey
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Hekatomnos
Obverse: Head of roaring lion left
Reverse: Facing head of lion with forelegs at sides
Diameter:
8 mm
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 0.48 g
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 0.48 g
No notes for this coin
Konuk, Coin M7 var; Troxell, Carians , Group 1B var; SNG von Aulock -; SNG Keckman 837-40 var.
Obverse: laureate head of Poseidon right
Reverse: dolphin right, trident below; MY
Diameter:
10.5 mm
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 1.3 g
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 1.3 g
No notes for this coin
Asthon 1999b, p. 15 C; Akarca 1959, p. 60
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Mylasa
Obverse: labrys
Reverse: wide ornamented trident; MYΛA / ΣEΩN
Diameter:
10 mm
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 1.4 g
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 1.4 g
No notes for this coin
Akarca 1959, 26; SNG Ashmolean XI, 231
