Description: Ionia, Teos, 540 - 500 BC. AR Hemitetartemorion. Winged griffin right, forepaw raised / Quadripartite incuse.

Diameter: AR7 mm

Weight: 0,12 g

Grade: gF/gF

Attribution: cf. Balcer 72 (Tritemorion, 0.32 gm)

Commentary: reverse slightly off-center

History: Because of the Persian conquer of Asia Minor in 6th century BC, the Teans abandoned their city about 540 BC and founded Abdera and Phanagoreia; the city was however refounded before the Ionian Revolt (499 BC).

Article Number: 021-08-06-41652