Ionia, Phokaia; AR Hemitetartemorion; female head/incuse
Description:
Ionia, Phokaia, 521 - 478 BC. AR Hemitetartemorion. Female head left, wearing earring and helmet or close fitting cap / Incuse punch.
Diameter:
AR5 mm
Weight:
0,12 g
Grade:
gF/aVF
Attribution:
cf. Rosen 598
Commentary:
very rare denomination; tiny coin with recognizable detail
History:
The name of the city derives from the Greek word for seal ("phoka") which was a common motif of the early coinage of the city.
Article Number:
020-01-05-41652