The Iliad 23.795–796
Antilochus, not in vain shall thy word of praise be spoken; nay, I will add to thy prize a half-talent of gold.
So saying, he set it in his hands, and Antilochus received it gladly. But the son of Peleus brought and set in the place of gathering a far-shadowing spear, and therewith a shield and helmet,
Ἀντίλοχʼ οὐ μέν τοι μέλεος εἰρήσεται αἶνος,
ἀλλά τοι ἡμιτάλαντον ἐγὼ χρυσοῦ ἐπιθήσω.