Islands of Mysia. Prokonnesos
Circa 340-330 BCE
Æ 1.48g 11.21mm
Obverse: Female head right
Reverse: Oinochoe (wine pitcher)
SNG France 2424-9; SNG Copenhagen 558

Ancient Prokonnesos is modern day Marmara Island. In the ancient times, it was visited by both Jason and the Argonauts and the expedition against Troy.

In 493 BCE it was burned by a fleet under Darius I along with Artake and in 410 BCE it was taken by Athens.

690 BCE

Prokonnesos is founded by settlers from Miletos.

496 BCE

During the Ionian revolt (year approximate), Artake and Prokonnesos are burned by the Persians.

410 BCE

Prokonnesos is conquered for Athens by Alkibiades.