Argolis, Halieis
struck under the Tirynthians circa 340-330 BCE
Ae 14mm 2,58g
Obv: Laureate head of Apollo to left.
Rev: T-I. Palm tree between chelys to left and grapes to right.
BCD Peloponnesos 1278.1. HGC 5, 777

Halieis is very close to the site of ancient Tiryns, where Herakles received his labors and where Perseus was king.

1400 BCE

The hill fort of Tiryns reaches its height of importance.

1200 BCE

The palace at Tiryns is destroyed, but the city continues to grow.

479 BCE

The Greek alliance, consisting of Aegina, Athens, Corinth, Megara, Thespiai, Orchomenos, Epidauros, Troizen, Halieis, Elis, Hermione, and Sparta defeate the Persians at the Battle of Plataea.

430 BCE

Athens lands at Epidauros and ravages its territory, then proceeds to Troizen, Hermione, and Halieis, where they do the same.

394 BCE
July

Sparta and their allies defeat Athens and their allies at the Battle of Nemea. On Athens side are Thebes, Lokris Opuntii, and Corinth. With Sparta are Halieis, Sikyon, Epidauros, Troizen, and Hermione. Phlious remains neutral.