Mysia, Parion; AR Hemidrachm; gorgoneion/bull
Description:
Mysia, Parion, 4th century BC. AR Hemidrachm. Facing gorgoneion / ΠΑ-ΡΙ; bull standing left, head reverted, bucranium below.
Diameter:
AR14 mm
Weight:
2,16 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
SNG France 1356-7; SNG von Aulock 1319
Commentary:
silver grey patina, well centered, good details, minor flan split
History:
In 2011 a marble block was found in Parion with an inscription in the Phrygian language and Parion is now considered as the north-western boundary of ancient Phrygian civilization.
Article Number:
004-05-08-44147