Lot 32: Ionia, Smyrna. Ca. 115-105 B.C. Æ 'Homereum'. Pyrros, magistrate. VF, nice green patina, minor porosity.

Ionia, Smyrna. Ca. 115-105 B.C. Æ 'Homereum' (20 mm, 8.79 g, 1'). Pyrros, magistrate. Laureate head of Apollo right / [S]MURNAION, the poet Homer seated left, holding scroll, sceptre behind him; in left field, PURROS and ATE monogram. Milne 241; SNG Copenhagen 1148. VF, nice green patina, minor porosity.

We know the name of this coin, 'Homereum', because it is mentioned by Strabo, Geographica xiv, i.37: "...the Smyrnaeans also lay especial claim to the poet [Homer] and indeed a bronze coin of theirs is called a Homereum."

Donated by: Frank L. Kovacs

• Offered By: VAuctions
• Lot #: 32
• Listing #: 197892
• Closed: Sunday, August 17, 2008 5:31:00 PM CT
• Estimate: $100