circa 350-300 BCE
Bronze 9 mm, 0,68 g
Ex Savoca
In 334 BCE, Alexander the Great’s general Parmenion besieged the city after destroying Gyrneion. However, Memnon of Rhodes appeared and Parmenion broke off the siege, per Diodorus Siculus.
In ancient times, the city had two harbors, which was a major advantage. It eventually fell under the control of the Seleukids under Antiochos I Soter. During this time they were able to purchase more territory.